NYU Young Readers

The series introduces selections from classical Arabic literature to younger readers. The design therefore had to reduce visual barriers, support comfortable reading, and give illustration an active role—while preserving the seriousness and richness of the source material.

That balance shaped every decision: page proportions, Arabic type size, line length, margins, chapter openings, colour, image placement, and the relationship between each cover and its interior world.

Arabic-first hierarchy

Typography, spacing, and page architecture were built around Arabic reading patterns rather than adapted from a Latin-first layout.

Flexible cover language

Each title uses its own illustration and atmosphere while maintaining a recognisable level of clarity, proportion, and editorial discipline.

Image–text rhythm

Illustrations are integrated into the narrative flow, giving younger readers visual entry points without interrupting the text.

The completed books present classical Arabic works through clear editorial structure, contemporary illustration, and a visual language that can evolve from one title to the next. The result is a series identity built through coherence rather than repetition.

Several titles are available as free PDF editions through the Library of Arabic Literature, extending access beyond the printed books.

Project highlights

• Arabic book layout and cover design
• Multi-title editorial system
• Coordination with different illustrators
• Typography and image-led page architecture
• Print and digital publication

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