Sharjah: Children won’t read if books are not made enjoyable through humour, illustrations or other elements, authors told the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF).
During a session titled ‘Inspirational Books’, held under SCRF’s Cultural Forum at Expo Centre Sharjah, leading writers said children will leave books halfway if attractive elements are missing. Jordanian author Fida Al Zamr said: “An inspirational book is one that excites and ignites the mind of a child. The author must take into consideration the age of a child and endeavour to tap into the power of images to deliver messages because illustrations sometimes speak better than words. Most importantly, the book should have attractive characters.”
The 11-day event is running at the Expo Centre Sharjah, as well as other emirates
A child poses for a souvenir photo during the Sharjah Children s Reading Festival. EPA
A schoolgirl looks around during the Sharjah Children s Reading Festival, which is taking place at the Sharjah Expo Centre. EPA
People gather at a stand during the Sharjah Children s Reading Festival. EPA
A general view of the Sharjah Children s Reading Festival. EPA
Schoolchildren wearing face masks take part in a workshop. EPA
A general view of the Sharjah Expo Centre during the Sharjah Children s Reading Festival. EPA
A schoolgirl inspects one of the many books on offer at the festival. EPA
A series of roaming shows, namely, Enchanted Flower Globe, Big Names in History, Colour Fashion, and Invisible Duo, can be enjoyed every day at the festival.
Sharjah s Sheikha Bodour to donate book sale proceeds to Gaza libraries
Staff Report/Dubai Filed on May 24, 2021
The support is vital to the Gaza strip where several libraries and cultural entities have suffered severe damage following recent events.
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the International Publishers Association (IPA) and Founder and CEO of the UAE-based Kalimat Group (KG), will donate the sales proceeds from her latest book to Gaza, Palestine.
Proceeds from her latest work in children’s literature called ‘World Book Capital’ will help libraries and cultural and educational institutions in Gaza.
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi made the announcement on social media. The move seeks to enable children and youth unrestricted access to books and knowledge despite their socioeconomic circumstances.