Join Yasmine Motawy for a discussion on her book Children’s Picture Books and Contemporary Egyptian Society, exploring how children’s literature reflects two decades of Egyptian neoliberalism. Through an analysis of picture books published post-2000, Motawy examines how these stories both reinforce and challenge societal norms. Discover how shifts in education, migration and cultural initiatives shaped these books, offering insights into evolving childhood agency, gender roles and environmental awareness in contemporary Egypt.