Khaled Juma facts for kids
Khaled Juma is a talented writer from Palestine. He is known for his many books, poems, and songs, especially his wonderful stories for children.
About Khaled Juma
Khaled Juma was born in Rafah, Palestine, on October 25, 1965. He grew up in the Al-Shaboura Palestinian Refugee Camp, located in the Gaza Strip. Today, he leads the Cultural Department at the Palestine News and Information Agency (WAFA). Before this, he was the Editor-in-Chief of Roya Magazine for seven years.
Khaled Juma has written more than 29 books and many songs. His works include different types of writing. He writes poetry, short stories, and special stories for children. He also creates TV sketches and plays.
Khaled Juma's Books and Plays
Khaled Juma has published nine collections of poetry. He has also written many popular children's books. These include The Little Olive Tree and The Magic Carpet. Other well-known children's books are The Sun's Journey and The Colors of Palestine.
His book My Grandfather's Stories shares tales from an older generation. Diaries of a Germ teaches kids about staying clean and healthy. Black Ear, Blonde Ear helps children learn about being kind and accepting of others. In 2006, his story "Three Legs" won second place in the Diwan Al-Arab Competition.
Khaled Juma has also written and changed several plays for the stage. One of his dance musicals is called Gaza, Your Sea.
Songs and Workshops
Khaled Juma has written over 100 songs. These songs are in both classic Arabic and the Palestinian dialect. Many famous Palestinian musicians have performed his songs. These include Said Murad, Moneim Adwan, and Mohammad Assaf. He also wrote the opening song for the Palestinian TV show Amm Jbara.
Khaled Juma's writings have been shared around the world. They have been translated into many languages. These include English, French, Spanish, German, and Norwegian. He also started a traditional dance group in Gaza. He enjoys teaching others through creative writing workshops for both kids and adults.
