Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah, spoke about the House of Wisdom book at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. She shared her conversation with Antonella Agnoli and Marcella Terrusi. It was a moment she will always remember. The House of Wisdom book connects Baghdad’s Bayt al-Hikma with Italy’s intellectual history. It shows how knowledge moved across places and time.
The Italian edition of the House of Wisdom book is very meaningful. It reflects how ideas from Bayt al-Hikma in Baghdad spread beyond borders. These ideas included mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and philosophy. They traveled through trade routes and scholarly exchange. Latin translations helped bring them to Italy. This knowledge supported European learning. The University of Salerno was inspired by Baghdad’s model of scholarship.
She explained that the House of Wisdom book represents a story returning to Italy. It shows shared intellectual history. She believes children should know the legacy behind them. She also said no culture builds alone. Cultures are connected through knowledge exchange. This idea is central to her message.
The House of Wisdom book acts as a bridge between Baghdad and Italy. It brings ancient knowledge into modern homes and classrooms. @Bodour Al Qasimi hopes it inspires young readers. It highlights how cultures and ideas shape each other over time.
