ARABIC BOOKS ARE JUDGED BY THEIR COVERS.

Let’s help them stand
out today.

Some of the greatest Arabic stories go unread. Not for lack of beauty, but because their covers never showed it. 

It’s time to change that.

We’re inviting young artists to reimagine the covers of Arabic literary gems - to give forgotten classics a second glance, and maybe even a second life. 

Submissions close on October 5th

Winners will be selected by a panel 
of renowned judges.

The top 10 designs will each win a $1,000 cash prize, while all winning entries will be showcased in an exhibition at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah.

Some of the greatest Arabic stories go unread. Not for lack of beauty, but because their covers never showed it. 

It’s time to change that.

We’re inviting young artists to reimagine the covers of Arabic literary gems - to give forgotten classics a second glance, and maybe even a second life. 

Submissions close on October 5th

Winners will be selected by a panel 
of renowned judges.

The top 10 designs will each win a $1,000 cash prize, while all winning entries will be showcased in an exhibition at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah.

Choose a book.

Redesign the cover.

Submit your design.

Upload your redesign

until 5 October 2025

Countdown Expired!

Because when a cover doesn’t do the story justice, maybe it’s time to re-cover it.