A children’s book by British-Lebanese actress and author Razane Jammal is gaining international recognition after being selected for the prestigious Miss World Children’s Library initiative, a global project dedicated to promoting literacy and cultural exchange among young readers.
Miss Lebanon 2025, Perla Harb, chose Jammal’s book *Lulu and Blu* to represent Lebanon within the international collection. The initiative invites participants from around the world to contribute books that reflect their nation’s culture, traditions, and values, creating a diverse library that encourages understanding across different communities.
Published in 2025 and illustrated by Lebanese artist Sasha Haddad, *Lulu and Blu* follows the journey of two unlikely friends, a vegetarian lioness and a cheerful fish. Through their adventures, the story explores themes of friendship, acceptance, curiosity, and self-discovery while encouraging children to celebrate diversity and kindness.
The selection places a contemporary Lebanese narrative before a global audience, highlighting the country’s creative talent and storytelling traditions. While Jammal is widely recognized for her work in international film and television, the success of *Lulu and Blu* showcases another dimension of her creative career.
The inclusion of the book in the Miss World Children’s Library reflects the growing influence of Middle Eastern authors in global children’s literature and reinforces the power of storytelling to connect young readers across cultures, languages, and backgrounds.
Razane Jammal’s Children’s Book Brings Lebanese Stories to Global Readers
