Sharjah: Characters of Arab origin living in foreign countries will increasingly feature in books, writers told the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF).
They were speaking during a ‘Writers and Readers’ session at the 12th edition of SCRF at Expo Centre Sharjah. Author Aisha Bushby who was born in Bahrain and lived Kuwait, England, Canada and UK said: “For me, it was very important to showcase both sides of my individual culture and reflect it in my books. I would love to see Arab children represent themselves in books and not have other people represent them. I couldn’t have imagined seeing an Arab kid in an English language book when I was a child. I don’t think it even crossed my mind.”
Fabulous, family-friendly activities and deals to do with the kids this weekend
1 of 16 The weekend is finally here! From festivals to shows and amazing meal deals, here s what s happening this weekend for families in Dubai and the UAE. Image Credit: Supplied
2 of 16 TRY THE ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST AT BOUNTY BEETS: The new Bounty Beets at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre is not only full of gorgeously fun selfie spots, but its menu is packed full of delicious yet nutritious dishes, that kids will have no idea are super healthy for them! The brand-new All You Can Eat Weekend Breakfast deal sees families noshing on unlimited breakfast dishes – think avo toast, breakfast pizza, carrot cake pancake and more – plus free-flow teas, coffees and pressed juices for Dh99 per adult, Dh49 for kids aged 6-12, and Dh29 for under 6s. Adults can also add a cheeky glass of sparkling or cocktail for the reduced price of Dh35.