Ministry of Culture Releases Children's Book in Solidarity With Gaza

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A new book from Egypt's Ministry of Culture tells the story of three boys in Gaza navigating life under bombardment, with editions in Arabic, English, and French now available in print.
Jul 26, 2025
The Ministry of Culture has published 'Heroes in the Water Line', a trilingual children's book available in Arabic, English and French. The title, released under the Translation from Arabic initiative, is presented as a gesture of solidarity with the children of Gaza.
The story follows Youssef, Mostafa and Ibrahim, three friends growing up under continuous bombardment. Despite the danger, the boys find ways to dream, play and support one another. The narrative was written by Amani Suleiman Dawoud and illustrated by Jordanian artist Rana Hatamleh.
Translations were handled by Lamiaa Tawfik in English and Bouchayer Allam in French. The book is one of several cultural works the ministry has supported in response to recent violence in the region.
The Translation from Arabic initiative is overseen by the National Center for Translation, which was established in 2006 to promote Egyptian and Arab voices to international readers through literary and academic works.