Leila Amad Bissat

After a long stay out of Lebanon , because of the raging civil war , she came back to my country with herfamily , and decided to participate in the reconstruction project.She lived in Europe for some time , and it opened her eyes and mind to all developments happening on the cultural & educational scene.Her two children were young then , and with them she explored those fields.Back home, her contribution was to establish a children’s bookstore, the Arche de Noé , and educational center where youngsters can come, read and participate in activities that are eye openers to the world.I organized exihibits around to pics such as environment , history, art, science specially catered for kids, enhancing them to look at their country with new vision and belonging the Bookshop’s work lasted for 18 years , and is still. She missed around on many levels specially in the realm of Arabic books for children , among others.

All aimed at teaching principles of respect, diversity, and loyalty to the country and society, stemming from the attempt to start with the young to reach the elders and avoid another crisis in the country. The bookstore operated for 18 years and still holds significant positive memories, leaving a lasting impact on everyone's hearts despite its closure in 2014.