Sharjah: Eleven Arab artists and authors, known for their outstanding contribution to children’s arts and literature, will headline the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) taking place at Sharjah Expo Centre from May 19 29.
The 11-day educational event, organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), will carry the theme ‘For Your Imagination. There will be a total of 537 interactive sessions, including workshops and plays some of which will be held on the ground, while others will be organised via virtual platforms.
Leading names
Renowned Egyptian actor and comedian Ahmed Amin, a popular writer and show presenter in the region, famous for his 30-second YouTube videos, will be presenting the Plateau show. Children’s author Nisreen Jaafar Al Noor, from Bahrain, will also participate in the upcoming SCRF edition. Her body of work includes stories and articles in prominent magazines for children, including Al Arabi Al Sagheer. She has also written se
Leading authors, artists from Arab world to join 12th Sharjah Children s Reading Festival
SHARJAH, 7th May, 2021 (WAM) The 12th edition of the Sharjah Children s Reading Festival (SCRF) organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) from 19th to 29th May at Sharjah Expo Centre under the theme ‘For Your Imagination,’ is bringing together 11 Arab authors and artists in a series of dialogue and discussion sessions, some of which will be held on the ground, while others will be organised via virtual platforms.
The 11-day cultural extravaganza will host renowned Egyptian actor and comedian Ahmed Amin, who is also a popular writer and show presenter. He is famous for his 30-second YouTube videos that have gone viral on social media, and presenting the Plateau show.
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Eleven esteemed Arab authors and artists will be involved in the 12th iteration of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, which will run from May 19 to 29 at the Sharjah Expo Centre.
The 11-day event, organised by Sharjah Book Authority, will run under the theme For Your Imagination .
The prominent names will take part in a series of discussions, some of which will be held in person, with strict Covid-19 safety measures in place, while others will be organised online.
In total, 27 authors from 15 countries will be taking part, alongside 172 publishers, and more than 500 activities are planned, including a series of theatrical shows and workshops, as well as cookery sessions and a literary competition, among others.
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He also launched the Arab Reading Challenge, the largest Arab knowledge initiative in the world, in 2015.
That love of literature has only arguably
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In a press release by the Arab Publishers Association, Dr. Tarek al-Bakri, head of the award s jury said: Dar Al-Saqi won the award for its story entitled ‘My Wondrous Picnic with My Uncle Salem,’ written by Emirati writer Nadia al-Najjar, and designed by Syrian artist Gulnar Hajo.