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Children's author fights failing vision - climbs Snowdon for Birmingham charity
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Midland children's author tells how she is going blind
BIRMINGHAM MAIL
MARCH 17, 2016
Popular children’s author Rabia Abdul-Hakim, who writes under the pen-name Lady Rabia, is going blind.
She can no longer recognise her own children unless they stand very close to her.
But the 43-year-old writer from Stratford-upon-Avon is defying her loss of sight.
She plans to climb Snowdon to raise funds for a charity for the visually impaired.
Mum-of-six Rabia, born in the Cayman Islands, wrote the Kaa Kaa & Tokyo series of books among many others.She was diagnosed with degenerative corneal disease Keratoconus while in her 20s but, despite failing sight, she set up her own publishing and media company. Now Rabia, a former champ in the martial art of taekwondo, has signed up for Focus Birmingham’s Climb Snowdon Challenge on April 23.
She will be joined on the trek by her six children, aged from nine to 22.
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MARCH 17, 2016
Popular children’s author Rabia Abdul-Hakim, who writes under the pen-name Lady Rabia, is going blind.
She can no longer recognise her own children unless they stand very close to her.
But the 43-year-old writer from Stratford-upon-Avon is defying her loss of sight.
She plans to climb Snowdon to raise funds for a charity for the visually impaired.
Mum-of-six Rabia, born in the Cayman Islands, wrote the Kaa Kaa & Tokyo series of books among many others.She was diagnosed with degenerative corneal disease Keratoconus while in her 20s but, despite failing sight, she set up her own publishing and media company. Now Rabia, a former champ in the martial art of taekwondo, has signed up for Focus Birmingham’s Climb Snowdon Challenge on April 23.
She will be joined on the trek by her six children, aged from nine to 22.
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CAYMAN'S CREATIVE POLYMATH, LADY RABIA EXHIBITS AT STRATFORD ARTHOUSE, FEB. 19-MAR 2ND
Lady Rabia will exhibit her cartoon art series “New Heroes Wanted” in the UK for the first time at Stratford ArtsHouse in Stratford Upon Avon. Lady Rabia, a TEDx speaker and Stratford’s newest creative powerhouse, is known for her writing, illustrations, performance poetry, master storytelling, cultural activism and creative entrepreneurship as a children’s media creator. Stratford ArtsHouse invited Lady Rabia to show her work from February 19th – March 2nd.
The “New Heroes Wanted” exhibit features over 30 illustrations of the character stars from her culturally-inspired children’s books series. A specialist at creating universally appealing characters who act as cultural ambassadors, Lady Rabia will release her books in the UK this spring. The series are also being prepped for theatrical and TV animation production. Lady Rabia, who is the only hand-drawn cartoonist from the Caymans and a Patron of the Children’s Media Foundation, stated, “Intercultural relations can be enhanced by highlighting our similarities, as opposed to our differences. “Edu-taining” media is a powerful tool to achieve that.”
Lady Rabia recently moved to Stratford Upon Avon to set up the global headquarters for her children’s media company, ContessaBlack Entertainment. Regarding this art show Lady Rabia stated, “I am very pleased to be invited by Stratford ArtsHouse for this solo showing. It is a wonderful way to introduce my art because it is where I live and work.”
Stratford ArtsHouse is expecting a footfall of over 5,000 people during the next few weeks for a variety of sold out events. The General Manager, Clare Allen, noted, ‘We are delighted to be hosting this charming exhibition, especially as so many visitors will be able to enjoy it. The exhibition has universal appeal and will undoubtedly delight our diverse audiences.’
Lady Rabia will exhibit her cartoon art series “New Heroes Wanted” in the UK for the first time at Stratford ArtsHouse in Stratford Upon Avon. Lady Rabia, a TEDx speaker and Stratford’s newest creative powerhouse, is known for her writing, illustrations, performance poetry, master storytelling, cultural activism and creative entrepreneurship as a children’s media creator. Stratford ArtsHouse invited Lady Rabia to show her work from February 19th – March 2nd.
The “New Heroes Wanted” exhibit features over 30 illustrations of the character stars from her culturally-inspired children’s books series. A specialist at creating universally appealing characters who act as cultural ambassadors, Lady Rabia will release her books in the UK this spring. The series are also being prepped for theatrical and TV animation production. Lady Rabia, who is the only hand-drawn cartoonist from the Caymans and a Patron of the Children’s Media Foundation, stated, “Intercultural relations can be enhanced by highlighting our similarities, as opposed to our differences. “Edu-taining” media is a powerful tool to achieve that.”
Lady Rabia recently moved to Stratford Upon Avon to set up the global headquarters for her children’s media company, ContessaBlack Entertainment. Regarding this art show Lady Rabia stated, “I am very pleased to be invited by Stratford ArtsHouse for this solo showing. It is a wonderful way to introduce my art because it is where I live and work.”
Stratford ArtsHouse is expecting a footfall of over 5,000 people during the next few weeks for a variety of sold out events. The General Manager, Clare Allen, noted, ‘We are delighted to be hosting this charming exhibition, especially as so many visitors will be able to enjoy it. The exhibition has universal appeal and will undoubtedly delight our diverse audiences.’
Caymanian author heads to London Book Fair
Tuesday, 8 April 2014 10:52 am
Caymanian author and storyteller Lady Rabia Abdul Hakim will soon share her stories with the world, when she attends the London Book Fair. The London Book Fair is one of the largest events in publishing, that serves as a global […]
Tuesday, 8 April 2014 10:52 am
Caymanian author and storyteller Lady Rabia Abdul Hakim will soon share her stories with the world, when she attends the London Book Fair. The London Book Fair is one of the largest events in publishing, that serves as a global […]
TEDx Seven Mile Beach
Wednesday, 2 April 2014 12:03 pm
The inaugural TEDx event in the Cayman Islands promises to inspire. Marzeta Bodden and Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim talk to Janelle Muttoo about why the event is important to the Cayman Islands and what they hope people take away from it.
Wednesday, 2 April 2014 12:03 pm
The inaugural TEDx event in the Cayman Islands promises to inspire. Marzeta Bodden and Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim talk to Janelle Muttoo about why the event is important to the Cayman Islands and what they hope people take away from it.
Women’s rights advocate focuses on next generation
cayCompass.com
Published 31 March, 2014 by Jewel Levy
Glenda P. Simms, a longtime advocate for women’s rights and a motivational speaker from Jamaica, told it “like it is” to Cayman women - and a few men - at the islands’ first National Conference on Women on Saturday.
cayCompass.com
Published 31 March, 2014 by Jewel Levy
Glenda P. Simms, a longtime advocate for women’s rights and a motivational speaker from Jamaica, told it “like it is” to Cayman women - and a few men - at the islands’ first National Conference on Women on Saturday.
TEDx forum brings scintillating ideas in first event
cayCompass.com
Published 31 March, 2014 by Laura Buttigieg
The global phenomenon of thought-provoking speeches known as TED talks will hit the Cayman Islands on April 3.
Lady Rabia will be a featured speaker at the first TEDxSMB event next week.
cayCompass.com
Published 31 March, 2014 by Laura Buttigieg
The global phenomenon of thought-provoking speeches known as TED talks will hit the Cayman Islands on April 3.
Lady Rabia will be a featured speaker at the first TEDxSMB event next week.
Women’s conference inspires change
Caymanian Compass
28 March, 2014
The first National Conference on Women will be held at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort on March 29.
Participants may attend the full day or only the morning or afternoon session. The morning session provides an opportunity for attendees to discuss the key areas relating to discrimination against women in focus groups and for the ministry to collect qualitative data regarding priority issues and any potential areas of concern.At the afternoon session, Glenda P. Simms, an authority from Jamaica on discrimination against women, will deliver the keynote address.
Lady Rabia, a local performer and advocate for gender equality, will deliver a spoken word performance.
Read full article here
National conference on women to 'inspire change'
CAYMANIAN COMPASS
19 March, 2014
The Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs will host its first National Conference on Women this month.
The conference comes on the heels of the Cayman Islands government’s December 2013 request for the United Kingdom to extend the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, known as CEDAW, to Cayman.
The event, which is being held as part of Honoring Women Month, takes place at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
According to organizers, with the theme “Inspiring Change,” the conference will bring together women and men of differing ages and cultural backgrounds to address social, cultural, economic and political challenges facing girls and women in the Cayman Islands.
Lady Rabia, a well-known local performer and advocate for gender equality, will also deliver a spoken word performance.
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
CAYMANIAN COMPASS
19 March, 2014
The Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs will host its first National Conference on Women this month.
The conference comes on the heels of the Cayman Islands government’s December 2013 request for the United Kingdom to extend the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, known as CEDAW, to Cayman.
The event, which is being held as part of Honoring Women Month, takes place at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
According to organizers, with the theme “Inspiring Change,” the conference will bring together women and men of differing ages and cultural backgrounds to address social, cultural, economic and political challenges facing girls and women in the Cayman Islands.
Lady Rabia, a well-known local performer and advocate for gender equality, will also deliver a spoken word performance.
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
TED global ideas forum spreads to Cayman Islands By: James Whittaker | [email protected]
25 February, 2014
TED conferences – the global phenomenon of inspirational bite-size speeches – is coming to the Cayman Islands for the first time.
A mix of local and international speakers is slated for TEDxSevenMileBeach, the Cayman version of the world famous forum which brings thinkers together to share their visions under the slogan “ideas worth spreading.”
Presenters are given 18 minutes to present their ideas in the most innovative and engaging way they can. The global forum, which has attracted speakers ranging from Microsoft founder Bill Gates to former U.S. president Bill Clinton and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall, has become an Internet phenomenon.
TEDx events, like the one planned for Cayman on April 3, are part of a program of local, independently organized events, franchising the TED concept and structure around the world.
READ FULL ARTICLE
25 February, 2014
TED conferences – the global phenomenon of inspirational bite-size speeches – is coming to the Cayman Islands for the first time.
A mix of local and international speakers is slated for TEDxSevenMileBeach, the Cayman version of the world famous forum which brings thinkers together to share their visions under the slogan “ideas worth spreading.”
Presenters are given 18 minutes to present their ideas in the most innovative and engaging way they can. The global forum, which has attracted speakers ranging from Microsoft founder Bill Gates to former U.S. president Bill Clinton and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall, has become an Internet phenomenon.
TEDx events, like the one planned for Cayman on April 3, are part of a program of local, independently organized events, franchising the TED concept and structure around the world.
READ FULL ARTICLE
Caymanian author’s work published in Middle East
Posted By Edlyn Ruiz
Friday, 17 January 201
Drawing on her cross cultural experience, author Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim’s latest children book series will now be published in the Middle East. The series called Caymanians in the Kingdom, which follows aCaribbean-Muslim family’s adventures, has been picked up by Lebanese publisher Jarrous Press. The acquisition is of particular note, as few Caribbean authors have been able to enter the Middle Eastern market.
Posted By Edlyn Ruiz
Friday, 17 January 201
Drawing on her cross cultural experience, author Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim’s latest children book series will now be published in the Middle East. The series called Caymanians in the Kingdom, which follows aCaribbean-Muslim family’s adventures, has been picked up by Lebanese publisher Jarrous Press. The acquisition is of particular note, as few Caribbean authors have been able to enter the Middle Eastern market.
Brac author book, backed by Lebanese publisher
Posted by: Natalya Bodden Posted date: January 17, 2014 In: Lead Stories, Cayman Islands | comment : 0
Author and Illustrator Lady Rabia
Cayman Brac author and illustrator Lady Rabia has had the rights for her new children’s series entitled ‘Caymanians in the Kingdom’, acquired by Lebanese publishing company Jarrous Press. The publisher of over 500 titles on issues such as history, political science, psychology, social sciences, languages, dictionaries, lexicons, educational journals, literature, school curriculum and children books, Jarrous Press was established in 1982
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Posted by: Natalya Bodden Posted date: January 17, 2014 In: Lead Stories, Cayman Islands | comment : 0
Author and Illustrator Lady Rabia
Cayman Brac author and illustrator Lady Rabia has had the rights for her new children’s series entitled ‘Caymanians in the Kingdom’, acquired by Lebanese publishing company Jarrous Press. The publisher of over 500 titles on issues such as history, political science, psychology, social sciences, languages, dictionaries, lexicons, educational journals, literature, school curriculum and children books, Jarrous Press was established in 1982
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Middle East readers read local author’s work
Posted By Mona Tatum and Kevin Watler
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
One Caymanian author is reaching readers as far as the Middle East. Lady Rabia’s new children’s series has been picked up by Lebanese publisher, Jarrous Press.
Having lived in Saudi Arabia for almost a decade, she used her life experiences to develop the series called Caymanians in the Kingdom. The set of books has also acquired world-wide Arabic rights before even being printed in English.
Lady Rabia said its not only an accomplishment for her but for Cayman as well. ”It highlights Cayman for a different reason. A part from having economic products in banking and tourism, it now highlights that we have a creative industry that is very sustainable,” she said.
Lady Rabia has authored more than 48 short children’s stories, is the creator of the culturally-inspired, Caribbean children’s series, ‘Kaa Kaa & Tokyo’ and is the Founding Patron of the Big Draw KY, drawing festival.
Posted By Mona Tatum and Kevin Watler
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
One Caymanian author is reaching readers as far as the Middle East. Lady Rabia’s new children’s series has been picked up by Lebanese publisher, Jarrous Press.
Having lived in Saudi Arabia for almost a decade, she used her life experiences to develop the series called Caymanians in the Kingdom. The set of books has also acquired world-wide Arabic rights before even being printed in English.
Lady Rabia said its not only an accomplishment for her but for Cayman as well. ”It highlights Cayman for a different reason. A part from having economic products in banking and tourism, it now highlights that we have a creative industry that is very sustainable,” she said.
Lady Rabia has authored more than 48 short children’s stories, is the creator of the culturally-inspired, Caribbean children’s series, ‘Kaa Kaa & Tokyo’ and is the Founding Patron of the Big Draw KY, drawing festival.
Lady Rabia lauded
Posted By Mona Tatum and Kevin Watler
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 7:44 pm
One animated storyteller has received the highest award given by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation. Rabia Abdul-Hakim, known as Lady Rabia, was awarded the Silver Star For Creativity for her body of written work, creation of unique Caymanian folk characters and contribution to culture through oral performances.
Ms. Abdul-Hakim says her inspiration to write and draw came from her grandfather who was unable to read. He gave her comic books which she says benefited her in two ways, ”I learned how to read, I was entertained but as well, I looked at the artwork and so that’s where it all started.”
Lady Rabia has been entertaining crowds at the Gimistory Festival for the past two years. She develops her characters based on Caymanian heritage.
Posted By Mona Tatum and Kevin Watler
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 7:44 pm
One animated storyteller has received the highest award given by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation. Rabia Abdul-Hakim, known as Lady Rabia, was awarded the Silver Star For Creativity for her body of written work, creation of unique Caymanian folk characters and contribution to culture through oral performances.
Ms. Abdul-Hakim says her inspiration to write and draw came from her grandfather who was unable to read. He gave her comic books which she says benefited her in two ways, ”I learned how to read, I was entertained but as well, I looked at the artwork and so that’s where it all started.”
Lady Rabia has been entertaining crowds at the Gimistory Festival for the past two years. She develops her characters based on Caymanian heritage.
Gimi-spooky stories
Posted By Paul Kennedy and Kevin Watler
Monday, 9 December 2013 7:41 pm
There were some spooky goings on at Smith Cove on Saturday (6 December). Ghosts was the theme for the last in the Gimistory series. Eight events have been held in total all across Cayman, in which the art of story telling is portrayed by local and international artists.
Quincy Brown started proceedings on and the show also included tales from Lady Rabia.
Gimistory has been bringing together storytellers from Cayman, the Caribbean, North America and beyond for the past 15 years.
Posted By Paul Kennedy and Kevin Watler
Monday, 9 December 2013 7:41 pm
There were some spooky goings on at Smith Cove on Saturday (6 December). Ghosts was the theme for the last in the Gimistory series. Eight events have been held in total all across Cayman, in which the art of story telling is portrayed by local and international artists.
Quincy Brown started proceedings on and the show also included tales from Lady Rabia.
Gimistory has been bringing together storytellers from Cayman, the Caribbean, North America and beyond for the past 15 years.
Gimistory in full swing
Posted By Ben Meade and Kevin Watler
Thursday, 5 December 2013 8:05 pm
Cayman’s finest storytellers are moving about the islands and sharing their craft with anyone who is interested. Gimistory started in West Bay last weekend featuring storytellers like Quincy Brown, Dexter Bodden, Daphne “Aunt Sookie” Orret, Lady Rabia and others, including visiting performers from across the Caribbean.
The festival moves to the Sister Islands on Friday before returning to Grand Cayman and culminating with “Duppy Story Night” at Smith Barbadere in George Town on Saturday.
Posted By Ben Meade and Kevin Watler
Thursday, 5 December 2013 8:05 pm
Cayman’s finest storytellers are moving about the islands and sharing their craft with anyone who is interested. Gimistory started in West Bay last weekend featuring storytellers like Quincy Brown, Dexter Bodden, Daphne “Aunt Sookie” Orret, Lady Rabia and others, including visiting performers from across the Caribbean.
The festival moves to the Sister Islands on Friday before returning to Grand Cayman and culminating with “Duppy Story Night” at Smith Barbadere in George Town on Saturday.
Celebrating the art of storytelling
Posted By Edlyn Ruiz
Friday, 29 November 2013 9:02 am
Cayman celebrates the oral tradition of storytelling through Gimistory. The festival takes place 30 November – 7 December, and features tellers from Cayman and abroad. Stories are told from outdoor locations around the island. To get the full list of tellers visit www.artscayman.org.ky.
Posted By Edlyn Ruiz
Friday, 29 November 2013 9:02 am
Cayman celebrates the oral tradition of storytelling through Gimistory. The festival takes place 30 November – 7 December, and features tellers from Cayman and abroad. Stories are told from outdoor locations around the island. To get the full list of tellers visit www.artscayman.org.ky.
GIMISTORY 2013: ONCE UPON A TIME...
Cayman Compass
Nov. 6, 2013
Now in its 16th year (and still free of charge), the Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival, Gimistory, is here again, ushering in the winter season with tales of humor, delight and wonder. Audiences will fill the beaches and parks under the stars to enjoy this annual festival that concludes each night with a free sampling of local cuisine, courtesy of the annual district Fry Fish, Frittas and Swanky competition.
The 2013 festival is scheduled to run from Nov. 30 to Dec. 7, traveling from district to district over six nights, bringing with it magic and familiar faces such as Ken Corsbie, Amina Blackwood-Meeks, David Bereaux and Friends, and Blacksage. The Storycrafters, the husband and wife storytelling duo, will also return to share their humorous renditions of classic stories, and two new tellers, Michael Khan from Guyana and Alton Chung from Hawaii, will be joining the show.
Among the local tellers featured are poets, singers, writers and performers Nasaria Suckoo-Chollette, Lady Rabia, Priscilla Pouchie, Auntie “V” and Dexter Bodden, each with their own unique style, ready to weave their tales into the night air while you sit enraptured with family and friends.
Read full article: http://www.compasscayman.com/whatshot/2013/11/06/Gimistory-2013--Once-upon-a-time%E2%80%A6/
Cayman Compass
Nov. 6, 2013
Now in its 16th year (and still free of charge), the Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival, Gimistory, is here again, ushering in the winter season with tales of humor, delight and wonder. Audiences will fill the beaches and parks under the stars to enjoy this annual festival that concludes each night with a free sampling of local cuisine, courtesy of the annual district Fry Fish, Frittas and Swanky competition.
The 2013 festival is scheduled to run from Nov. 30 to Dec. 7, traveling from district to district over six nights, bringing with it magic and familiar faces such as Ken Corsbie, Amina Blackwood-Meeks, David Bereaux and Friends, and Blacksage. The Storycrafters, the husband and wife storytelling duo, will also return to share their humorous renditions of classic stories, and two new tellers, Michael Khan from Guyana and Alton Chung from Hawaii, will be joining the show.
Among the local tellers featured are poets, singers, writers and performers Nasaria Suckoo-Chollette, Lady Rabia, Priscilla Pouchie, Auntie “V” and Dexter Bodden, each with their own unique style, ready to weave their tales into the night air while you sit enraptured with family and friends.
Read full article: http://www.compasscayman.com/whatshot/2013/11/06/Gimistory-2013--Once-upon-a-time%E2%80%A6/
Award winning documentary links pop culture to literacy
Posted By Edlyn Ruiz
Thursday, 31 October 2013
An award-winning documentary comes to Cayman, showing how pop culture can improve literacy. The film, Comic Book Literacy, was brought by the organisers of the ‘Big Draw’ art festival. The film discusses how comic books have contributed to education.
Watch news footage:
http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2013/10/31/award-winning-documentary-links-pop-culture-to-literacy
Posted By Edlyn Ruiz
Thursday, 31 October 2013
An award-winning documentary comes to Cayman, showing how pop culture can improve literacy. The film, Comic Book Literacy, was brought by the organisers of the ‘Big Draw’ art festival. The film discusses how comic books have contributed to education.
Watch news footage:
http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2013/10/31/award-winning-documentary-links-pop-culture-to-literacy
AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY ENCOURAGES LITERACY
29 October, 2013
http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2013/10/29/award-winning-documentary-encourages-literacy
An award winning documentary is being brought to the Cayman Islands to highlight how art can improve literacy. The film, Comic Book Literacy, was brought here with the help of Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim and her organisation “Big Draw.” The documentary features scholars, historians and prominent comic book writers and artists who discuss how comic books have contributed to education.
Ms. Abdul- Hakim said comics give a unique approach to literacy.
“I think it’s very important that educators, parents and librarians are cognitive of the value that comic books have for literacy. A lot of the times people feel that comic books are considered trash and aren’t real literature, but comic books, comics in general are really a medium, there really a means to communicate and help children, not just children, everyone learn they are a great form of communication,” Ms. Abdul- Hakim added.
The screening is scheduled for Monday 4 November from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at UCCI.
29 October, 2013
http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2013/10/29/award-winning-documentary-encourages-literacy
An award winning documentary is being brought to the Cayman Islands to highlight how art can improve literacy. The film, Comic Book Literacy, was brought here with the help of Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim and her organisation “Big Draw.” The documentary features scholars, historians and prominent comic book writers and artists who discuss how comic books have contributed to education.
Ms. Abdul- Hakim said comics give a unique approach to literacy.
“I think it’s very important that educators, parents and librarians are cognitive of the value that comic books have for literacy. A lot of the times people feel that comic books are considered trash and aren’t real literature, but comic books, comics in general are really a medium, there really a means to communicate and help children, not just children, everyone learn they are a great form of communication,” Ms. Abdul- Hakim added.
The screening is scheduled for Monday 4 November from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at UCCI.
Bring your big ideas, explore Big Draw Family Fun Day
18 October, 2013
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Draw to your heart’s content during a day of events geared for famililes. Whether or not you think you have talent, it’s an opportunity to see, think, invent and take action, organizers say, so dream up an idea, show up and create!
The National Gallery is hosting a special event for families on Oct. 26 as part of the month-long Big Draw KY program as envisioned by its patron, Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim.
“Drawing is a great way to make art accessible to the youth, and it is a fundamental part of creativity and intelligence,” says Lady Rabia. “The times are changing; the youth are no longer eager to just become accountants and lawyers. So, it’s vital that we nurture creative skills in our future gamers, fashion designers, architects, illustrators, animators and producers.”
Read full article here
18 October, 2013
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Draw to your heart’s content during a day of events geared for famililes. Whether or not you think you have talent, it’s an opportunity to see, think, invent and take action, organizers say, so dream up an idea, show up and create!
The National Gallery is hosting a special event for families on Oct. 26 as part of the month-long Big Draw KY program as envisioned by its patron, Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim.
“Drawing is a great way to make art accessible to the youth, and it is a fundamental part of creativity and intelligence,” says Lady Rabia. “The times are changing; the youth are no longer eager to just become accountants and lawyers. So, it’s vital that we nurture creative skills in our future gamers, fashion designers, architects, illustrators, animators and producers.”
Read full article here
Dream big and draw at art festival
Cayman Compass
4 Oct. 2013
It’s time to get into drawing - in a big way.
No talent? No matter.
The family friendly Big Draw KY festival puts on a series of events all month long that are meant to make you laugh, think, dream - and draw.
Local illustrator and children’s author Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim, the event’s patron, said, “We are aiming to make this festival the largest and longest family festival in the region, positioning Cayman as a premier family destination, contributing to tourism and ultimately to national economic recovery.”
Last year the Cayman Islands joined the worldwide Big Draw campaign, becoming the first Caribbean country to join the international Campaign for Drawing. In the 2011 Big Draw, more than 2,000 people partificpated in 11 events in Grand Cayman held by the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, Camana Bay, Books & Books, the Cayman Islands Medical School and Open Canvas.
Read the full article here.
CAYMAN 27, EVENING NEWS, SEPT. 24, 2013
BIG Draw Increasing Drawing Awareness
One woman is doing her bit to increase public interest in drawing through a month-long public event dubbed Big Draw KY. Rabia Abdul-Hakim, Founder of Big Draw KY, says the long-term goal is to change the way drawing is perceived by educators and the public.
“If you look at all the different industries a lot of people use drawing…still architects medical illustrators, fashion designers, a lot of technological companies, art, car designers -a lot of people still rely on drawing so I needed to do a programme or an even that highlighted that but also I wanted the event to contribute to national development.”
This is the second year the Cayman Islands has been a part of the worldwide Big Draw. The event will run throughout the month of October.
BIG Draw Increasing Drawing Awareness
One woman is doing her bit to increase public interest in drawing through a month-long public event dubbed Big Draw KY. Rabia Abdul-Hakim, Founder of Big Draw KY, says the long-term goal is to change the way drawing is perceived by educators and the public.
“If you look at all the different industries a lot of people use drawing…still architects medical illustrators, fashion designers, a lot of technological companies, art, car designers -a lot of people still rely on drawing so I needed to do a programme or an even that highlighted that but also I wanted the event to contribute to national development.”
This is the second year the Cayman Islands has been a part of the worldwide Big Draw. The event will run throughout the month of October.
Caribbean author, Lady Rabia reads excerpt from her dramatic upcoming memoir at Miami Writers Read event
On September 7th, Lady Rabia will be at the Bookstore in the Grove in Miami to read an excerpt from her upcoming memoir 'The Promise', which documents her daring rescue of her six children in 2011, who were being held in Jordan by her ex-husband. An inspirational account, "The Promise" captures the terror of international child abduction and celebrates the survival, resilience and redemption from abuse and captivity.
Cayman Voice at UN
Thursday, 7 March 2013 7:56 pm
Caymanian advocate for women’s rights, Lady Rabia, attended a United Nations event aimed at empowering women this week.
The fifth UN Women’s Empowerment Principles event was streamed live Wednesday (6 March) from New York.
Lady Rabia was invited to represent the Cayman Islands along with other business leaders from around the world.
Thursday, 7 March 2013 7:56 pm
Caymanian advocate for women’s rights, Lady Rabia, attended a United Nations event aimed at empowering women this week.
The fifth UN Women’s Empowerment Principles event was streamed live Wednesday (6 March) from New York.
Lady Rabia was invited to represent the Cayman Islands along with other business leaders from around the world.
Lady Rabia on Cayman 27 discussing her upcoming trip to NYC to attend the UN (WEPS) event
Lady to represent Cayman at UN
Posted By Kevin Watler
Friday, 1 March 2013 7:54 pm
One woman’s fight to bring her children home spurred her passion to become an advocate for women’s rights.
Lady Rabia is representing the Cayman Islands at the United Nations Empowering Women’s Principles event next week.
Her most recent project is aimed at promoting gender equality, the elimination of violence against women and economic empowerment. Lady Rabia joins Mona Lisa Tatum on 27 Tonight to tell us more
Posted By Kevin Watler
Friday, 1 March 2013 7:54 pm
One woman’s fight to bring her children home spurred her passion to become an advocate for women’s rights.
Lady Rabia is representing the Cayman Islands at the United Nations Empowering Women’s Principles event next week.
Her most recent project is aimed at promoting gender equality, the elimination of violence against women and economic empowerment. Lady Rabia joins Mona Lisa Tatum on 27 Tonight to tell us more
Local Author at UN Women's Empowerment Event
Cayman Compass, 01 March 2013
Caymanian author, illustrator and women’s rights advocate Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim has been invited to join global business leaders and representatives from various sectors at the fifth Women’s Empowerment Principles event in New York on 5 and 6 March.
Ms Abdul-Hakim said she became a passionate advocate of women’s rights after she rescued her six children from Jordan where they were held by her ex-husband in 2010. During the New York event, she will be representing her most recent project, Phenom Foundation.
Ms Abdul-Hakim said she became a passionate advocate of women’s rights after she rescued her six children from Jordan where they were held by her ex-husband in 2010. During the New York event, she will be representing her most recent project, Phenom Foundation.
Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013 - With Some Of Cayman's Intriguing Entertainment & Media Personalities
Cayman Compass Weekender, 28 Dec 2012
Lady Rabia, Author, IP Creator, Illustrator, Speaker, Patron Big Draw KY
What are your hopes and plans for 2013?
I am hoping for an unprecedented successful year:
Kaa Kaa & Tokyo are going global and will be available in a few days on Amazon and other online stores. They will also be adapted for other media platforms like Kindle e-books and audio books. This year Kaa Kaa & Tokyo will also be Cayman’s first Tourism (Character) Ambassadors as they tour the US during Caribbean American month in June. Further, we are striving to have Kaa Kaa & Tokyo’s first large-scale theatrical musical, merchandise and consumer products launch next year as well. And of course, everyone can look forward to more hilarious stories from the zany duo. Kaa Kaa & Tokyo Mysteries will be launched this coming year and I think kids should have a special K & T treat at Halloween, but I’m keeping that one quiet.
Go to link for full story:
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2012/12/28/Goodbye-2012,-hello-2013/
Cayman International Storytelling Festival GIMMISTORY Begins
Radio Cayman, 09 November 2012
For 15 years and counting, Gimistory, the Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival, has enchanted audiences of all ages and backgrounds, with a delightful blend of moonlight, comedy, song, and tall tales. This year, Gimistory runs from November 24th to December 1st and, as always, will visit every district and all three islands. The festival is acclaimed by many who have attended storytelling festivals in North America, the UK and elsewhere, as being among the best in the world.
We would love to introduce you to some of our 2012 storytellers!
Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim is one of Cayman's most engaging personalities. A prolific Caymanian author and illustrator, entrepreneur and poet, Lady Rabia is best known as the creator of Cayman's first children's media property, Kaa Kaa & Tokyo. Lady Rabia is the CEO of ContessaBlack Entertainment, which develops signature characters for the Caribbean and Middle East markets. She is a member of the prominent Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) and is also the Patron of the Big Draw Cayman Islands, which is part of the global Campaign for Drawing.
Go to link for full story:
http://www.radiocayman.gov.ky/gimistory-starts-this-month
We would love to introduce you to some of our 2012 storytellers!
Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim is one of Cayman's most engaging personalities. A prolific Caymanian author and illustrator, entrepreneur and poet, Lady Rabia is best known as the creator of Cayman's first children's media property, Kaa Kaa & Tokyo. Lady Rabia is the CEO of ContessaBlack Entertainment, which develops signature characters for the Caribbean and Middle East markets. She is a member of the prominent Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) and is also the Patron of the Big Draw Cayman Islands, which is part of the global Campaign for Drawing.
Go to link for full story:
http://www.radiocayman.gov.ky/gimistory-starts-this-month
Books & Books Joins Big Draw KY
Oct. 12, 2012
Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim partners with Books & Books on this event, which is in celebration of the Big Draw KY.
The evening will begin with a fun exercise intended to inspire creativity. Lady Rabia will present a collection of drawings and attendees will be challenged to write a short poem that incorporates their interpretation of each image. The floor will then be opened to individuals who wish to share their poems and after the readings there will be time for group discussion.
It is free as ever and begins at 7pm on Wednesday, 17 October at Books & Books, Camana Bay.
The evening will begin with a fun exercise intended to inspire creativity. Lady Rabia will present a collection of drawings and attendees will be challenged to write a short poem that incorporates their interpretation of each image. The floor will then be opened to individuals who wish to share their poems and after the readings there will be time for group discussion.
It is free as ever and begins at 7pm on Wednesday, 17 October at Books & Books, Camana Bay.
Quick on the Draw
Posted By Kevin Watler, Tuesday, 9 October 2012 7:17 pm
Now we all know just how much children love cartoons, but some budding animators went one step further when they learned to draw their own.
The 8 to 12-year-olds picked up some skills under the watchful eye of local artist Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim.
The youngsters were given step by step instructions as they learned all they need to know about story development, character generation and cartoon action and by the looks of some of these great comic strips, it’s pretty clear the children picked the techniques brilliantly.
Go to link for full story:
http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2012/10/09/quick-on-the-draw
Cayman Joins in Celebration of Drawing
Posted on Wed, 19 Sept. 2012 - Cayman News Service
(CNS): Already celebrated in 22 countries worldwide, Cayman will be the 23rd when it joins in the Big Draw arts festival for the first time next month. The month-long festival will include drawing events, competitions and workshops for people of all ages, designed to bring Cayman’s multicultural community together to draw, think, laugh and dream. Presented under the Patronage of illustrator and children’s author, Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim, in partnership with the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, the Big Draw KY will launch with a unique cartoon art exhibit at the National Gallery on Monday, 1 October, followed by numerous activities for the rest of the month.
Go to link for full story:
http://www.caymannewsservice.com/local-news/2012/09/19/cayman-joins-celebration-drawing
Go to link for full story:
http://www.caymannewsservice.com/local-news/2012/09/19/cayman-joins-celebration-drawing
LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDS: MOTHER WHO RESCUED CHILDREN FROM MIDDLE EAST FINALLY AWARDED FULL CUSTODY
Sept. 12, 2012
After three years of fighting across international borders, Cayman courts finally make a decision and award Rabia Abdul-Hakim full custody of her six children.
Cayman 27 intern Kelley Smith reports.
Sept. 12, 2012
After three years of fighting across international borders, Cayman courts finally make a decision and award Rabia Abdul-Hakim full custody of her six children.
Cayman 27 intern Kelley Smith reports.
Lady Rabia Experiences Fire Flow
by Joe Shoeman, 11 May 2012
The intriguing Lady Rabia is one of Floetry’s most recognisable performers. The performance poetry event comes around again on Wednesday, 16 May and we caught up with the good lady herself to ask a few questions.
Go to link for full story:
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2012/05/11/Lady-Rabia-s-experiences-fire-flow/
Go to link for full story:
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2012/05/11/Lady-Rabia-s-experiences-fire-flow/
Cartooning Classes Planned for Kiddies
By: Natasha Were | [email protected] February, 2012
Children between ages 8 and 12 may try their hand at drawing cartoons on Saturday during a basic cartooning workshop. The class will be led by local artist and author Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim.
Lady Rabia, who hails from Cayman Brac but has spent time in the Middle East, has penned 48 children’s stories and articles and created a number of characters, including Kaa Kaa & Tokyo, Dem Grandchildren, Charity Ann Girls, Caymanians in the Kingdom, and Deen Bones.
Children will be given step-by-step-instructions as they learn fun and easy ways to draw cartoons using simple shapes. Following the workshop, children may join Lady Rabia at Books & Books for a special signing of her Kaa Kaa & Tokyo books. This is a free event and registration is recommended.
The workshop takes place from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on Saturday at the Discovery Centre in Camana Bay.
Go to link for full story:
http://www.compasscayman.com/story.aspx?id=94259
Lady Rabia, who hails from Cayman Brac but has spent time in the Middle East, has penned 48 children’s stories and articles and created a number of characters, including Kaa Kaa & Tokyo, Dem Grandchildren, Charity Ann Girls, Caymanians in the Kingdom, and Deen Bones.
Children will be given step-by-step-instructions as they learn fun and easy ways to draw cartoons using simple shapes. Following the workshop, children may join Lady Rabia at Books & Books for a special signing of her Kaa Kaa & Tokyo books. This is a free event and registration is recommended.
The workshop takes place from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on Saturday at the Discovery Centre in Camana Bay.
Go to link for full story:
http://www.compasscayman.com/story.aspx?id=94259
KAA KAA & TOKYO CARTOONS featured in INEWS Newspaper - January 22, 2012
Kaa Kaa & Tokyo - Pet Fly
Writer Makes Long Journey Home
By: Norma Connolly | [email protected], 28 August, 2011
Flipping through the lighthearted and funny pages of Kaa Kaa and Tokyo: Babysittin’ Lil Kelly, it’s hard to imagine the difficult journey its author took to come home to Cayman.
After 15 years living overseas, Lady Rabia returned to Cayman in January with her six children, from whom she had been separated for several harrowing months.
Within seven months of returning to Cayman, she had launched her first Kaa Kaa and Tokyo book, a rhyming cartoon book of characters living in Cayman Brac in the “good ole days” of the 1930s, and she plans to launch the second in the series next month.
Go to link for full story:
http://www.compasscayman.com/observer/2011/08/28/Writer-made-long-journey-home/
After 15 years living overseas, Lady Rabia returned to Cayman in January with her six children, from whom she had been separated for several harrowing months.
Within seven months of returning to Cayman, she had launched her first Kaa Kaa and Tokyo book, a rhyming cartoon book of characters living in Cayman Brac in the “good ole days” of the 1930s, and she plans to launch the second in the series next month.
Go to link for full story:
http://www.compasscayman.com/observer/2011/08/28/Writer-made-long-journey-home/
Former Beauty Queen Returns to Cayman With Exciting Kids Stories
INEWS CAYMAN: August 3, 2011 By Kevin Creary
After a period of extensive travel, Cayman Brac native, Rabia Abdul Akim has returned to Cayman to share her worldly experiences through her new books.
The intrigue of foreign cultures has inspired the Caymanian writer, former beauty queen, tae kwon do champion, businesswoman and mother of six to write The Kaa Kaa & Tokyo series of books.
Growing up in Cayman Brac, Rabia benefited from the camaraderie of island life and after experiencing the uniqueness of life in Saudi Arabia, she plans to give back to her country, through the publications.
Despite the many hats Rabia wears, she still thinks that there is more she can give, “I always wanted to be a writer, having resided overseas for many years and so I wanted to share my culture with my kids. I am launching a book on the 6th August. It will be the first book of fully developed animated characters for the Cayman Islands.
Read more:
http://www.ieyenews.com/2011/08/former-beauty-queen-returns-to-cayman-with-exciting-kids-stories/
Local Author Introduces New Cartoon Book
Posted on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 07:18 in Local News (CNS):
Children’s author and illustrator Lady Rabia launched Cayman’s first cartoon series, Kaa Kaa & Tokyo, and its debut book, Kaa Kaa & Tokyo in Babysittin’ ‘Lil Kelly, on Saturday. A Cayman Bracker, Rabia has already published forty-eight short children’s stories and articles for Qkids Comics in Saudi Arabia. Based in the1930’s, this debut series captures the essence of “the good ole days”, when the Cayman Islands were merely a tiny, isolated fishing community, according to a release about the new books.
The series features the characters Kaa Kaa, and Tokyo, her clumsy 57-year-old nephew, who constantly experiences one mishap after another. “Although Kaa Kaa is always on-hand to provide her maternal protection, it is always accompanied by her witty sarcasm and the funny duo is always surrounded by an array of equally amusing neighbours,” the release stated.
Read more:
read more: http://caymannewsservice.com/local-news/2011/08/01/local-author-introduces-new-cartoon-book
Children’s author and illustrator Lady Rabia launched Cayman’s first cartoon series, Kaa Kaa & Tokyo, and its debut book, Kaa Kaa & Tokyo in Babysittin’ ‘Lil Kelly, on Saturday. A Cayman Bracker, Rabia has already published forty-eight short children’s stories and articles for Qkids Comics in Saudi Arabia. Based in the1930’s, this debut series captures the essence of “the good ole days”, when the Cayman Islands were merely a tiny, isolated fishing community, according to a release about the new books.
The series features the characters Kaa Kaa, and Tokyo, her clumsy 57-year-old nephew, who constantly experiences one mishap after another. “Although Kaa Kaa is always on-hand to provide her maternal protection, it is always accompanied by her witty sarcasm and the funny duo is always surrounded by an array of equally amusing neighbours,” the release stated.
Read more:
read more: http://caymannewsservice.com/local-news/2011/08/01/local-author-introduces-new-cartoon-book
