The store at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is a frequent haunt for grown-ups too, who revel in buying anime- and manga-inspired merchandise and grow nostalgic at the sight of reprints of series they once read growing up

Sharjah, April 30, 2025

Inside the Comic Store at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025), the world dissolves into ink and colour, with aisles lined not only with graphic novels and manga but also with eclectic merchandise.

Sharjah, April 30, 2025

Kalimat Foundation today announced a groundbreaking milestone in accessible publishing with the introduction of the region’s first inclusive book series for children produced in collaboration with Kalimat Group, during its Board of Trustees meeting held alongside the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). The initiative reflects the Foundation’s ongoing mission to make knowledge accessible to every child, regardless of their ability, and to create more inclusive, sustainable learning environments.

Chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation, the Board of Trustees convened at Expo Centre Sharjah to review this landmark achievement and set future strategies to expand the Foundation’s humanitarian and educational impact.

A hands-on workshop introduces children to the artistry of sustainable fashion, nurturing creativity and eco-consciousness at the heart of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Sharjah, April 30, 2025

The “Sustainable Fashion Sketching” workshop at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) is a highlight for aspiring designers, offering participants the chance not only to learn the basics of dressmaking but also to craft their very first creation—perhaps the start of a portfolio that could one day launch a career in fashion.

Award-winning Iranian artist is hosting a daily workshop at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, giving young artists a rare chance to learn from his years of experience

Sharjah, April 30, 2025

The Book Illustration Exhibition at the 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is always a hive of activity, buzzing with creativity and laughter as children try their hand at illustration under the guidance of some of the world’s finest artists. This Sunday was no exception, as young visitors were treated to a masterclass by award-winning Iranian illustrator, Majid Zakery Younesy.