Hooda Shawa Qaddumi was born in the UK to a Palestinian father and English mother. She now lives in Kuwait with her husband and two children, and teaches English as a Second Language at Kuwait University. She has a BA in Economics and an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language. She is currently pursuing a degree in Comparative Literature. Her publications include The Bird’s Journey to Mount Qaf and Anbar, a children’s book based on the character of Antar bin Shaddad, a legendary warrior from pre-Islamic epic poetry.