Layal Idriss

Guest

Layal Idriss is a Saudi Visual Storyteller, Entrepreneur, and Educator with over 100 books and products. She is a leader in children’s publishing in the MENA region and the co-founder and creative director of Dar Waraqa and Radish House.   Layal earned her MFA from California State University and recently completed a  Georgetown University Women in Innovation Fellowship program, followed by an Art Residency in Illustration at the School of Visual Arts New York. She aims to continue nurturing her creative knowledge base as she supports others in the storytelling world.   Driven by passion and with more than a decade of experience practicing, teaching, and consulting, she is working towards elevating the kidlit market in Saudi Arabia and sharing her knowledge through workshops, lectures, and talks.

Appears in 1 Episode

June 10, 2025 • 20 Minutes

The Magic of Reading: Nurturing a Love for Books in Early Childhood

In this episode of Growing Little Humans, Publisher Layal Idriss joins us to explore the transformative power of reading to children with expert advice on fostering a...

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