Parents should read out loud to their kids in fun ways: Pak writer
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Jamil Khan,
Senior Reporter
How can authors create books to promote critical thinking, learning and creativity in children? This all-important topic was at the heart of a Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2021) Cultural Forum discussion.
“An inspirational book is one that excites and ignites the mind of a child,” said Jordanian author Fida Al-Zamr, one of the participating speakers at the session titled ‘Inspirational Books’.
“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,” Al-Zamr added.
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.”
ABU DHABI, 19th May, 2021 (WAM) A UAE newspaper has said that the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) offers a giant ray of hope for kids staying at homes due to the coronavirus restrictions.
"Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the event will host a series of fun and educational workshops and activities, from May 19th to 29th to provide opportunities for children of all ages to develop new creative and critical thinking skills in line with the festival’s vision to expand the.
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival: Cultural extravaganza goes beyond the emirate
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Authors will stimulate discussions and debates and touch upon several genres of literature.
For the first time in its 12-year history, the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF)is expanding its literary showcase and cultural extravaganza beyond the emirate.
A number of talks and meet-and-greet sessions with famous authors will be held in Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and in the cities of Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn on Sharjah’s east coast.
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 12th edition of the festival on Wednesday at Expo Centre Sharjah, its main venue.