ABSTRACT
The most famous storyteller in the history of mankind is Scheherazade, an intelligent woman who courageously decided to save the lives of other young maidens in the kingdom by marrying the evil Sultan Shahrayr, and keeping him entertained every night by telling him a series of intertwined stories that refuse closure. This silence of half of Arab society can be attributed to several factors. During each of these disasters a major migration of populations from affected areas takes place to various parts of the world, but mainly into nearby Arab countries. Because governments in the Arab world have had bigger problems to solve, the development of children's literature has slowed, which in itself led to deterioration in educational standards and the soaring illiteracy rates. After the events of 9/11, telling stories from and about the Arab world became an important tool for bridging perceptions and educating a younger generation that grew up into a world questioning their identity.
