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Creative Translation for Juniors

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Creative Translation for Juniors

  • Date: Thu 20 Feb
  • Time: Morning session (2 hours 30 mins)
  • Price: £22.75
  • Ages: 7 to 11
  • Tutor: Anam Zafar

Discover how stories cross borders and languages in this engaging creative writing and translation workshop!

What to Expect:
Dive into the world of translation by exploring Answer Me, Leila, an award-winning Arabic retelling of Rapunzel by Syrian author Nadine Kaadan. Decode Arabic phrases to uncover the story’s unique twist, try your hand at writing in Arabic, and see how the story transforms into English. This hands-on workshop combines elements of both writing and art, offering a creative and fun experience for young minds.

No prior knowledge of Arabic is required—just a curious spirit!

Who Can Join:
This course is tailored for children aged 7 to 11 and welcomes all skill levels and experiences. All staff are DBS-checked, and a learning support worker will be on hand. Parents are not required to attend but can book a complimentary ticket to assist a child if needed. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

What to Bring:
Children should bring their own pen and notebook.

Costs:
There are no additional costs—everything else is included in the course fee.

About the Tutor:
The workshop will be led by Anam Zafar, a multi-award-winning translator specialising in Arabic and French to English. Her accolades include the PEN Translates award and recognition from the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation.

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