Tunisia Talent: 14-year-old award winning writer advocates for child education

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In Tunisia, a young writer has become an icon in the North African nation. He's found fame and fortune after publishing novels and tales in French. Amir has won several prestigious awards. And he now dreams of a Booker Prize.

Amir Fehri is a 14-year-old genius writer. He has published 4 books which have earned, in 2 years, 25 international literary awards. Amir has been appointed by French President Manuel Macron, as a Francophonie Ambassador in the world.

AMIR FEHRI WRITER "The first one was the contest of the UNESCO, organized in New York by the United Nations. It's really a great pleasure to be with all those people who are participating in the contest who are sending stories and these stories are read by men and women who participated in World Literature."

Amir is in Tunis to present his new book entitled ''Harassment''. This moving novel tells the story of Alex, a precocious boy who was a victim, during his schooling in Tunisia, of harassment by his classmates who misunderstood the kid's talent. Amir is signing the book for young and old readers.

CHERIF ZAOUCH FARMER "It's one of the best books I've read. The novel tells the story of Emir who survived physical harassment. He was more intelligent, disciplined and self-confident that his young classmates."

MERIAM STUDENT "Amir is a good example. His success story inspires millions of young people in the world."

Amir will sign a convention with Tunisian President Beji Caied Essebsi. It consists of the translation of his books into Arabic. The young writer plans to build schools for children in conflict zones and disadvantaged regions.

AMIR FEHRI WRITER "The benefits would go to build schools for examples in the regions, in Iraq where we have war or in Syria or all of the world where children do not have access to education. The beginning of everything for a child is via education."

Amir believes that every child is gifted. The Tunisian writer urges parents and teachers to encourage children to read and write or to reveal any other talent.

ADNEN CHAOUACHI TUNISIA "Amir plans to publish new novels this year. He dreams of a Booker Prize. The young man's Tales will be translated into English and other languages to reach an international readership. AC, CGTN, Tunisia."