The power of rhythm, repetition and visual storytelling in enhancing memory and emotional connection in early readers is highlighted at an insightful dialogue at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
Sharjah, April 29, 2025

An author and an illustrator for children’s books explored why rhymes and vivid illustrations captivate young minds and foster a love for reading in them during the session “The Charm of Rhymes in Children’s Books” at the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025). The session moderated by Tasneem Zeyad, a teacher and author, had U.K-based writer Sital Gorasia Chapman and Palestinian illustrator Baraa Al Aawour discuss their works and their impact on children.
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