Jikar Khurshid is a contemporary children's story writer whose works have won international awards.

For those seeking contemporary children's literature that respects the child's awareness and speaks to their feelings honestly, the works of Jekar Khurshid represent a reliable choice that combines enjoyment with human depth.

Jikar Khurshid is one of the prominent voices in contemporary Arab children’s literature. He has been able to present a writing experience that respects the child’s awareness and addresses his feelings and questions in a language that is simple in appearance but profound in its impact.

He grew up in the Syrian city of Aleppo, and studied Arabic literature, before turning to writing for children after an early experience with poetry, essays, and stories.

His winning the Sharjah Award for Arab Creativity in the field of children’s literature for his short story collection, “The Jackal and the Lion,” marked a pivotal moment in his career and paved the way for a broad literary presence in this field.

What distinguishes Jikar Khurshid's work is that he doesn't write for children as passive recipients of guidance, but rather as individuals with their own sensibilities and capacity for understanding and reflection. Therefore, his stories resonate with the everyday world of children, avoiding direct preaching and demonstrating a clear focus on human values such as empathy, diversity, identity, and a sense of security.

Khorshid authored a large number of books that achieved widespread popularity in the Arab world, and some of his works were nominated for prestigious literary awards in the field of children's and young adult literature. His works are read today as stories that open up space for children to think and imagine, offering them a balanced reading experience that combines enjoyment and meaning.

Who are Jikar Khurshid's books suitable for?

For children and young people looking for stories close to their world

For parents and educators interested in children's literature that respects the child's awareness

For those who wish to build a balanced children's library with a contemporary Arab taste

The works of Jikar Khurshid are available at Dar Al-Huda Publishing and Distribution Store in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

Dar Al-Huda Bookstore offers a selection of works by the author Jikar Khurshid in children's literature:

• Bitter apple
• I shake hands
• Neighbor tree
• The secret of hugs
• words
• Who is the painter?
• A distant star... near
• red umbrella
• Mama is lost

The works of Jekar Khurshid offer a suitable reading experience for children and young people, and are a reliable choice for anyone looking to buy stories that respect the child and open up a balanced, conscious human and emotional horizon for him.