Nahla AlMalki is an experienced educator and professional development specialist with over 17 years in schools and higher education. A passionate and outspoken advocate for Arabic as a mother tongue, Nahla is committed to raising awareness about the role of language in shaping identity, belonging, and connection—particularly in multilingual communities. Through her online platforms and community engagement, Nahla shares practical, research-informed strategies to help parents bring Arabic into their daily lives in meaningful and playful ways. Her work supports families in reclaiming the language as a lived, everyday experience—at the breakfast table, during playtime, and through bedtime stories. Nahla is also an aspiring children’s book author, with her debut Arabic picture book soon to be published. Her storytelling draws on culture, emotion, and imagination to reflect the lives of today’s Arab children. With her multifaceted approach to advocacy, teaching, and writing, Nahla AlMalki aims to make a significant impact on the Arabic educational and community landscape.