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Arwa Nasir, MBBS, a professor in the UNMC Department of Pediatrics and a children\u2019s author, has expanded her children\u2019s literature publications that specialize in the Arabic language.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Along with writing children\u2019s books in Arabic and starting the Arabic publishing company Bulbul Books, Dr. Nasir now has started a monthly Arabic children\u2019s magazine, also called Bulbul magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Nasir said the children\u2019s magazine is the first of its kind in North America. The Bulbul website describes it as \u201cencouraging independent reading and exploration,\u201d and Dr. Nasir said it is aimed at providing enriching Arabic language content in the arts and the sciences to elementary school age children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arablit quarterly recently published an interview with Dr. Nasir about her new Bulbul magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the interview, Dr. Nasir said magazines are a \u201ctruly magical\u201d medium for encouraging reading and exploration. She also expanded on its connection to her background in pediatrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReading is a brain-building activity that has been proven to improve language development, social-emotional skills, and academic performance,\u201d she said. \u201cResearch shows that reading from the page is better than reading from a screen. Literacy promotion is recommended in pediatric practice to enhance children\u2019s brain development and improve their overall health and well-being.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a link to the interview here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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