and social healing.<\/span><\/p>\nThe evening opened with remarks by <\/span>Dr. <\/span>Brahim<\/span> Barhoun<\/span>, from the LLCIS lab, who welcomed the audience and introduced Dr. <\/span>Labsir<\/span> and her interlocutor, doctoral candidate <\/span>Ikram<\/span> Ben <\/span>Talha<\/span>. Ben <\/span>Talha<\/span> moderated the dialogue with remarkable insight, crafting a series of questions that opened a window into the emotional and intellectual landscape of <\/span>Labsir\u2019s<\/span>novel.A<\/span> short video presentation followed, capturing the award moment and setting the tone for a rich discussion about the novel\u2019s themes, structure, and symbolism.<\/span><\/p>\nWith warmth and clarity, <\/span>Dr. <\/span>Labsir<\/span> traced the novel\u2019s origins to her personal observations of bullying and exclusion, especially of children on the autism spectrum, in Moroccan schools. \u201cWhere does this gratuitous violence come from?\u201d she asked, linking it to the desensitization fostered by digital media. <\/span>Tayf<\/span> Sabiba<\/span>, she explained, is both a literary act and an ethical stance\u2014an attempt to counter that violence with beauty, understanding, and emotional truth.<\/span><\/p>\nShe unpacked the symbolism in the novel\u2019s title: <\/span>\u201c<\/span>Tayf<\/span>\u201d<\/span> (spectrum) evokes diversity and multiplicity, while <\/span>\u201c<\/span>Sabiba<\/span>\u201d<\/span>, a name she invented, represents hope and healing. Together, they embody the connection between the autistic child <\/span>Raji<\/span> and the world around him. Every character\u2019s name reinforces this symbolic network: <\/span>Radiya<\/span> (acceptance), <\/span>Raji<\/span> (hope), <\/span>Hiba<\/span>(gift), and <\/span>Amal<\/span> (renewed optimism), infusing the narrative with layered emotional meaning.<\/span><\/p>\nRejecting a purely medical lens on autism, <\/span>Labsir<\/span> advocated for a <\/span>social and educational approach<\/span> centered on the individual and not on the diagnosis. She underscored the lack of early diagnosis in Morocco and the immense emotional burden on families with few resources. In this context, she sees literature not as escape but as ethical engagement.<\/span><\/p>\nWhen asked why she chose <\/span>Hiba<\/span>, <\/span>Raji<\/span>\u2019s<\/span> sister, as the narrator, <\/span>Labsir<\/span> offered a beautiful defense of literary imagination: \u201cLiterature doesn\u2019t replicate reality; it reshapes it.\u201d Hiba, as the seeing-and-feeling voice, becomes a bridge between silence and understanding. The doll <\/span>Sabiba<\/span>, in turn, emerges as a powerful symbol, a silent companion who becomes a vessel for connection and healing within the family.<\/span><\/p>\nOn the aesthetic level, <\/span>Labsir<\/span> explained her choice of <\/span>yellow<\/span> for the book\u2019s cover, breaking from her previous use of blue, as a visual metaphor for the novel\u2019s duality: anxiety and light. She also explored the theme of <\/span>art as therapy<\/span>, with <\/span>Raji<\/span>\u2019s<\/span> drawings representing his emotional outlet, much like the work of artists such as <\/span>Van Gogh<\/span> and <\/span>Frida Kahlo<\/span>, both of whom turned personal pain into universal beauty.<\/span><\/p>\nThe event was further enriched by the voices of four young readers from the <\/span>Iklyle<\/span> Cultural Center who offered critical readings of <\/span>Tayf<\/span> Sabiba<\/span>, touching on its use of color, narrative technique, and symbolism. Dr. <\/span>Labsir<\/span> responded with deep appreciation, calling their insights one of the most moving experiences of her career.<\/span><\/p>\nThe discussion expanded to the novel\u2019s family dynamics, with particular focus on the <\/span>Moroccan mother<\/span> as a figure of strength and care. While the father in the story appears distant, <\/span>Labsir<\/span> noted that this is not a critique but an invitation to explore how trauma and helplessness can manifest as withdrawal. \u201cLiterature,\u201d she said, \u201cmust open spaces for understanding, not judgment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nA particularly touching moment came with the screening of a short artistic video based on a letter from <\/span>Hiba<\/span> to other children, voiced through the doll <\/span>Sabiba<\/span> and performed by a young girl. The emotional resonance of the child\u2019s voice left a profound impact on the audience.<\/span><\/p>\nWriters, critics, and artists in attendance added thoughtful reflections, celebrating the novel as a <\/span>fusion of artistic sensitivity and pedagogical depth<\/span>. They praised its rich language, psychological nuance, and its contribution to a body of literature that gives voice to difference and fosters understanding.<\/span><\/p>\nIn a gesture of appreciation, <\/span>Imad<\/span> Al-Attar<\/span>, director of the <\/span>Iklyle<\/span> Cultural Center, presented Dr. <\/span>Labsir<\/span> with a commemorative plaque recognizing her creative and intellectual contributions. The evening concluded with a book signing, amid heartfelt exchanges and a palpable sense of shared humanity.<\/span><\/p>\nWriter and audience alike agreed that <\/span>Tayf<\/span> Sabiba<\/span> is not simply a novel about autism. 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