Samar Samir Mezghanni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Samar Samir Mezghanni
سمر سمير المزغني |
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Mezghanni at her TED talk in Tunis
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| Born | 27 August 1988 Tunisia |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Arabic |
| Nationality | Tunisia |
| Alma mater | Tunis El Manar University University of Birmingham |
| Period | 1995–present |
| Genre | Children's literature, novel |
| Notable awards | The Youngest Writer in the World & Youngest Most Prolific Writer in the World by Guinness Book of World Records |
Samar Samir Mezghanni, born on August 27, 1988, is a talented children's author from Tunisia. She is known for writing many stories for young readers.
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Early Life and Family
Samar Mezghanni was born in 1988. Her father, Samir Mezghanni, is a lawyer from Tunisia. Her mother, Sahar, is from Iraq. Samar grew up with two brothers, Samer and Sirar, and one sister, Siwar.
Education and Studies
Samar Mezghanni studied psychology at Tunis El Manar University. She earned her first degree there. Later, she completed a Master's degree at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. As of July 2025, she is working on her doctorate. Her advanced studies are in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge.
Writing Career
Samar Mezghanni has written over one hundred stories for children. Her very first children's story was published in September 1997. She holds two special records from the Guinness World Records. One record is for being the youngest published writer. The other is for being the youngest and most prolific writer in the world. This means she wrote many books at a very young age. Samar is also a member of many groups that focus on Arabic and international topics. She has appeared on British television to share her thoughts on important issues in the Middle East.
Awards and Recognitions
Samar Mezghanni has received several awards and honors for her writing and achievements:
- She was named one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2013.
- In 2013, she was recognized as one of the 100 most powerful Arab women. Link
- The Guinness Book of World Records named her 'The Youngest Writer in the World' in 2000.
- In 2002, she received another Guinness World Record for being the 'Youngest Most Prolific Writer in the World'.
- She was included in the Arabian Business list of "30 Under 30" in 2009.
- In 2000, she received the Child Book Award from the Tunisian President at the time, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
- The Iraqi Story House gave her the Creativity Collar award in 2002.
- She is an Honorary Member of the Tunisian Writers Union.
Books for Children
Here are some of the children's books Samar Mezghanni has written:
- Mohakamatou Dhi'ib (which means "Trial of a Wolf")
- Holm Fi Hadeekat Al-Hayawanet (which means "A Dream in the Zoo")
See also
In Spanish: Samar Samir Mezghanni para niños
