SHARJAH, 8th May, 2021 (WAM) A host of international luminaries in the field of children’s literature will be participating in the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), from 19th to 29th May, 2021, at Expo Centre Sharjah.
Organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), a prime feature of the 11-day annual festival for children and youth will be an extensive programme of workshops, competitions, plays, and cultural events, including appearances by 16 renowned authors from around the world, some of whom will.
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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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