ENHG Book Reading: “The Boy who knew the Mountains” by Dr Michele Ziolkowski

TIME: 5:00pm – 7:00pm, 15th December 2018

VENUE: The Beach House Lawn, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi  

ABOUT THE EVENT: An event ideal for families, Dr Michele Ziolkowski will give a short introduction and then read her children's book 'The Boy who knew the Mountains.' The book will simultaneously be projected onto the wall as she reads from it. Set in a small mountain village in Fujairah the book combines elements of UAE history, heritage and a message of the acceptance and understanding for people with special needs. After the book reading Michele will present a selection of archaeological artefacts, which tie in to the story and life in the UAE in the past. There will be a Q&A session and an opportunity to buy the book which is available in Arabic and English.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:  Dr Michele Ziolkowski has a background in art, design, photography and archaeology. She attained a Doctoral degree from the University of Sydney, Australia, in Near Eastern Archaeology in 2002. Michele first visited the U.A.E. in 1993 as an undergraduate student to work on an archaeological excavation. Many field seasons followed, working in the Emirates of Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah and in the Sultanate of Oman. Michele has experience teaching at university level and presenting papers at international conferences. She has authored and edited numerous academic publications on the archaeology, history and heritage of the Emirates. Michele has also received grants and awards for her work including the Sheikh Mubarak bin Mohammed al-Nahyan award (Emirates Natural History Group) in 2006 and a Sharjah Book Award for the best children’s book (English) in 2017. Married to an Emirati, Michele and her husband have a son, Suhail. They currently live in Abu Dhabi.

TICKETS: This is free event, but there is limited space, so please register for a ticket to avoid disappointment.