The Teeny Tiny Worm

Amal Naser is a multi-talented writer who writes picture books, novels, poetry, and plays. She is a professional trainer who presents workshops on creative writing to children and young adults. She started her career as a children's magazine chief editor. In 2011 she took over the production and editorial department in Dar al Banan and left her mark there.
In 2016 her book “The Tunnel” won first prize at Beirut Bookfair. In the same year, she won the Abdul Hamid Shoman award for best play scenario. In 2020 she established her own publishing house “Rummana” which will focus on young adult publications.

About the Illustrator

Mel Armstrong is an award-winning illustrator and surface pattern designer from the coolest capital in the world, Wellington, New Zealand. She has illustrated over 15 picture books, baby board books and activity books that have been published worldwide. Her work, which is a mix of traditional and digital media using textures and patterns, is largely influenced by the incredible flora and fauna of her home countries, Australia & New Zealand.