This beautifully crafted book introduces readers to the world of philosophy, and invites them to pause, reflect, and explore the deeper meaning behind seemingly ordinary questions. Designed as a safe, personal space for self-discovery, the book encourages free expression—through writing, drawing, or thinking out loud. It helps readers build a stronger connection with themselves, while developing confidence, emotional insight, and critical thinking skills. Whether as a gentle introduction to philosophical thinking or a companion for quiet reflection, this book plants the seeds of lifelong curiosity—and a love for open-ended questions that help shape who we are.

Parent and Teacher guide

The book “Who AM I?” is a contemplative and interactive journey that helps young people explore their identity in depth. The book provides them with a free space to answer questions and express themselves through words, drawings, or doodles, without prejudice or right or wrong answers. Each page of the book is an invitation to internal dialogue and reflection on fundamental topics such as identity, the body, memory, feelings, relationships, dreams and aspirations. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on secondary topics related to the self, such as the impact of language on identity, our reflection of others, the development of the body and cells over time, family and social experiences, and how everyday events can shape an individual's consciousness, decisions, and feelings. The book promotes self-awareness, critical thinking, creative imagination, and internal dialogue, allowing young people to practice the philosophy of everyday life.

Questions for Discussion

• If you answered all the questions in the book honestly, do you feel like you know yourself better now? Please elaborate.
• What is the one question that you liked the most and why?
• Do you feel that drawing helps you express yourself, or do you prefer writing, and why?
• Now that you’ve read the questions in the book and thought about your answers, do you feel you have a clearer idea of what philosophy is? How would you describe it in your own way?
• Was there a question that changed the way you think? Or made you think differently?

About the Author

Qais Al-Hinti is an author of books for children and young adults, as well as a teacher who has spent over fifteen years working with them in schools, centers, and summer camps. In his books, he focuses on stimulating readers’ minds and encouraging them to think and ask questions, while his teaching methodology emphasizes learning through exploration, experimentation, play, and individual and group projects. In addition, he is a photographer who explores what images can offer in terms of beauty and meaning, and a traveler who has journeyed across several continents, experiencing diverse cultures that have broadened his horizons and enriched his creative vision.

About the Illustrator

Esraa Hedery is an Egyptian children’s book artist and illustrator. She has worked with publishers and magazines across the Arab world and internationally, and has collaborated with respected institutions such as Sesame Street, the Aghsan educational project, and Oxford University Press, where she has been working remotely since 2019. She tells stories through colors, sharing warm and gentle emotions that quietly reach young readers. Her work has been featured in international exhibitions such as the Frankfurt Children’s Book Fair.