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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.
Sharjah: Visitors will need to register online (for free) before attending events at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, to be held from May 19 to 29 at Expo Centre Sharjah.
Registration details will be announced soon, festival organiser Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) said during a press conference about the 11-day event on Wednesday. The annual event was not held in 2020 because of the prevailing situation at the time related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safety first
Supervisors on site will guide children – and grown-ups if needed – regarding precautionary measures for COVID-19, such as social distancing and frequent sterilisation, to ensure a safe and smooth experience, officials said.
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