Post by Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai

We are proud to congratulate Ms. Suman Batra on receiving the Best Use of Resources Award (Private Schools Category) at the School Librarian of the Year 2026 Awards, presented by the Emirates Literature Foundation. This award category recognises exceptional innovation and impact in the use of library resources to advance literacy, research, student leadership, and academic achievement. Through initiatives such as Reading Rockstar, Library Ambassadors, multilingual reading programmes, author celebrations, student-led activities, and the World Scholar’s Cup, Ms. Batra has transformed the library into a dynamic hub of learning, empowering students to become confident readers, skilled researchers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. Congratulations, Ms. Suman, on this outstanding achievement and the lasting impact you continue to make on the SISD community every day.