“Amal” is a series of eight books designed to help children who are suffering from PTSD.

In this book first book of the series, the protagonist, a boy named Salim struggles with his experience of an undisclosed traumatic event. Readers learn several healthy coping techniques as they follow him along the path to healing.

We worked closely with a team of experts—including a child psychologist—to come up with the character designs, illustration style, coloring technique, and layout.

Idea by: Dr Issam Sami

Written by: Luma Aazar

Illustrated by: Hanane Kai

Published by: Jabal Amman Publishers

Hand texturing of illustrations by: Mariela Gallegos Perea

In 2020 this book won Best Production in Etisalat Children's book Award