Dar Onboz | Made in Lebanon
An award-winning Beirut publisher reimagining the Arabic children’s book.
About Dar Onboz
Dar Onboz is an independent Arabic children’s book publisher based in Beirut, co-founded by Nadine Touma and Sivine Ariss. It approaches children’s publishing as an art form, producing artful Arabic picture books where storytelling, illustration and design are woven together with unusual care.
The result is a catalogue that treats young readers with imagination and respect, and that has earned recognition well beyond Lebanon. Dar Onboz’s work has been celebrated at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and other international fairs, and the publisher has taken part in cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project, underlining its role at the meeting point of literature, art and culture.
Business Information
| Name | Dar Onboz |
| Ownership | Lebanese-owned; co-founded by Nadine Touma and Sivine Ariss |
| Based In | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Category | Books, Publishing & Bookshops |
| Website | Contact via the publisher’s channels |
| What They Offer | Artful, award-winning Arabic children’s picture books |
Why Dar Onboz Matters
Dar Onboz has helped redefine what an Arabic children’s book can be. By insisting on beauty, originality and craft, it has enriched Arabic-language publishing for the youngest readers and won international acclaim, with recognition at Bologna and other fairs. Its participation in Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project speaks to a wider cultural ambition: to use art and story as bridges between people. For Lebanon, Dar Onboz is a proud example of creative publishing that carries the country’s imagination to the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dar Onboz offer?
Dar Onboz is an independent publisher of artful Arabic children’s picture books, known for combining rich storytelling with distinctive illustration and design.
Is Dar Onboz Lebanese-owned?
Yes. It is a Lebanese-owned independent publisher based in Beirut, co-founded by Nadine Touma and Sivine Ariss.
How can I contact Dar Onboz?
You can reach Dar Onboz through the publisher’s own channels to learn about its titles and availability.
What makes Dar Onboz distinctive?
Its artistic approach to Arabic children’s books, its international recognition at fairs like Bologna and its role in Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project all set it apart.
Does Dar Onboz publish in Arabic?
Yes. Dar Onboz specialises in Arabic children’s picture books, contributing meaningfully to Arabic-language publishing for young readers.
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