Quote of the Week
“Reading is not merely an act of acquiring knowledge, but a living bridge that connects individuals to the memory and spirit of a place.”
— Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi
About Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi is one of the Arab world’s most prominent voices in literature, publishing, and education. Founder of Kalimat Group, a leading Arabic children’s publishing house, and President of the International Publishers Association, she has dedicated her career to making reading and storytelling accessible across the Arab world and beyond.
Her belief in the transformative power of books goes beyond personal enrichment. For Sheikha Bodour, reading is a cultural act — one that preserves the identity, heritage, and soul of a community. This quote captures that philosophy beautifully: books don’t just inform us, they anchor us to where we come from and open doors to where others have been.
Why This Quote Matters
In a world of short-form content and shrinking attention spans, this is a timely reminder. Reading a book about a city, a culture, or a moment in history doesn’t just transfer facts — it lets you inhabit a place, feel its rhythms, and understand its people in a way no summary can replicate.
For young readers especially, this is worth holding onto. Every book you pick up is a bridge — to someone else’s world, someone else’s memory, and a version of our shared human story.
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