Established in 1999, the Middle East Book Award recognizes quality books for children and young adults that contribute meaningfully to an understanding of the Middle East and its component societies and cultures. Books are judged on the authenticity of their portrayal of a Middle Eastern subject, as well as on characterization, plot, and appeal for
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The 2011 MEOC Middle East book awards recognize books written in a variety of styles and covering a wide range of topics. From a picture book recounting a story by Rumi, a 13th century Persian writer, to a graphic ‘novel’ that describes the author’s recent trip to Israel, from a fictional story set in Palestine/Israel
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This year’s MEOC Middle East Book Awards winners feature donkeys and Arabic numbers, ancient job listings, Afghan refugees, Saudi Arabia and Muslim Americans. The awards were announced at the Middle East Studies Association conference held in San Diego, CA, in November 2010. Established in 1999, the Middle East Book Award recognizes quality books for children
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