Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) will be commemorating the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays with a selection of educational publications centered around Islamic themes, including books for children and graphic novels for Young Adult (YA) readers. “HBKU Press looks forward to occasions such as Eid Al Adha for the opportunity to connect with our readers on a meaningful level,” says Bachar Chebaro, Executive Director of HBKU Press. “This Eid, we hope to facilitate a period of self-reflection, personal development, and of course, learning.
We are particularly eager to introduce some of our more recent titles this year, which delve into new and exciting genres.” One of these genres is an intricately illustrated YA graphic novel, which lies at the intersection of comic book, fictional adventure, and theological inquiry. “Hayy bin Yaqdhan’’ by Basma El-Khatib is a fictional tale brought to life through a vividly illustrated format depicting the adventures of a small family on vacation.
When the father gets frustrated with the teenagers’ obsession with their screens, he challenges them to learn about the legend of Hayy bin Yaqdhan, a man who is said to have grown up in complete isolation on an abandoned island. An action-packed adventure with a dash of time-travel, this book is sure to delight both Arabic and English readers alike! HBKU Press reliably offers a wide range of educational resources for younger children, including titles related to Islam.
