Sonia Nimr is an award-winning Palestinian writer, academic, and storyteller. Her works transcend the boundaries of time and place, blending fantasy, folklore, and history to reflect the richness of Palestinian culture.
Year: 2014
Book Title: Wondrous Journeys
Location: Al-Sharjah-UAE
Description:Recognizes significant achievements in the literary arts within the Arab region, highlighting exceptional works in young adults and children’s literature.
Year: 2018
Book Title: Thunderbird (طائر الرعد)
Location: Al-Sharjah-UAE
Description: Celebrates exceptional contributions to literature where young readers are the jurors, promoting young readers favorites.
Year: 2024
Book Title: When It Rained Fish
Illustrated By: Leena Naddaf
Description: Recognized for its outstanding contribution to children's literature, showcasing unique illustrations of a story with designs that retell the story in colors.
Year: 2018
Book Title: The Blue Door
Description: Featured for its literary and artistic excellence, contributing significantly to children's literature.
Year: 2014
Book Title: Wondrous Journeys
Description: Celebrated for its literary quality and contribution to children’s literature, selected by an international jury.
Year: 2004
Book Title: A Story That Begins and Ends with Lies
Description: Acknowledged for its unique narrative style and engaging themes that resonate with a diverse audience.
Year: 2018
Shortlisted Work: Thunderbird
Location: Dubai, UAE
Description: Recognized as one of the most prestigious literary awards in the Arab world, celebrating creative works that contribute to the advancement of Arabic culture.
Year: 2018
Book Title: Thunderbird (طائر الرعد الأول)
Location: Al-Sharjah-UAE
Description: Awarded for outstanding literary work in the Arab world, recognizing excellence in storytelling.
Year: 2021
Book Title: Wondrous Journeys in Strange Lands
Translated By: Marcia Lynx
Location: London
Description: This award recognizes works that celebrate Palestinian culture and literature, acknowledging the importance of translation in promoting diverse voices.
Year: 2017
Shortlisted Work: Thunderbird
Location: Al-Sharjah-UAE
Description: This award is the most prestigious award in the Arab world given to works that has a mark on children and young adults’ literature. This award promotes and recognizes excellence in Arabic literature across various genres.
Nomination Period: 2016-2025
Category: Author
Location: Stockholm. Sweden.
Description:One of the world's largest awards for children's literature, celebrating authors who have made significant contributions to the field.
Nomination Year: 2016
Category: Author
Location: Denmark
Description: Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize for children's literature," it honors lifetime achievements of authors whose work has made a lasting impact on children's literature.
Year: 2004
Book Title: A Little Piece of Ground
Location: Fareham. UK
Description: Aimed at encouraging young readers to engage with literature, this award recognizes outstanding books for children and young adults.
Year: 2023
Book Title: Thunderbird
Translated By: Marcia Lynx