Illustrator Ami Shin guides children in creating imaginative homes inspired by traditional Korean Hanok houses and their vibrant details

Sharjah, April 25, 2025

What do you get when you mix traditional Korean rooftops, colourful cut-outs, and a lot of imagination? A room full of young architects with dreams as big as castles and as thoughtful as greenhouses.

Held on Thursday as part of the Sharjah Children’s Book Illustration Exhibition, the “My Wonderful House” art workshop saw children aged 8 to 15 get involved in a hands-on session led by acclaimed South Korean illustrator Ami Shin.

The Canadian comedian’s visual antics and hilarious experiments leave young audiences in stitches at the 16th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, which runs until May 4

Sharjah, April 25, 2025   

Young school children were in for a visual treat as Canadian standup comedian Marty Putz presented his slightly weird and insane show at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025), which got under way at Expo Center Sharjah.

The comedic performer who shot to fame with his eccentric acts at the “Britain’s Got Talent” show was dressed in a scientist’s blue overalls as he made his crazy inventions and presentations that tickled the young audience.

SCRF 2025 attracts top-tier partners to reinforce its global cultural impact

Sharjah, April 25, 2025

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has unveiled a top-tier lineup of sponsors and partners for the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025), underlining the event’s growing cultural influence on a global scale. Running till May 4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, and themed “Dive into Books”, this year’s edition will deliver a rich programme of cultural events, interactive workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, and a diverse showcase of the latest titles in Arabic and other languages.