My Arabic Library
My Arabic Library
My Arabic Library – through Scholastic Inc., the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children's books, MEPI funds this program as the first major effort using classroom libraries to develop independent reading, critical thinking, and analytical skills in young readers in the region, including Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, and Morocco. My Arabic Library includes fiction and non-fiction titles (translated and adapted from their original English) as well as teacher training and curriculum materials. To maximize the effectiveness of the reading materials, the program also aims at engaging school principals, parents, and local communities to support early independent reading, as well as providing sustainable resources for classrooms.
Please visit Scholastic website for more details at the following link: http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/worldwide/mepi/index.htm
Arabic Book Program
The Arabic Book Program was established in 1986 with the objective of translating, publishing, and distributing in Arabic a selection of books from U.S. authors in various areas and disciplines. The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem provides local Palestinian organizations with quality Arabic translations of American books through this program. These books are offered free of charge. We currently have in stock more than 60 different titles in a variety of categories, including: democracy and governance, economic development, management, civic education, media, the U.S. financial system, American Studies, conflict resolution, international relations, political science, information technology, and more.
For further information about the Arabic Book Program, including a listing of available books, please visit the following links: