A fascinating panel discussion at the 16th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival saw the writers conclude that reading choices of earlier generations would not work for children now

Sharjah, April 26, 2025

Giving children the agency or freedom to choose books was imperative even as guardians and educators gave them guidance in reading, agreed renowned authors and educators during a panel discussion titled “Choosing the Right Book for Your Little Reader” at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025). 

The man behind the wildly popular Timmy Failure series, offers children as young as six a masterclass in the art of cartooning at the 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Sharjah, April 26, 2025

On Friday evening, the Reading Corner at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF2025) transformed into a playground of imagination, wit, and artistic discovery as American author and illustrator Stephan Pastis took the stage. For children as young as six, it was an hour of laughter and learning from the man behind the wildly popular Timmy Failure series and the long-running comic strip, Pearls Before Swine.

At a Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival panel Krina Patel-Sage and Khalaf Ahmad Khalaf highlight ways in which emotionally honest storytelling can help children better understand themselves and the world

Sharjah, April 26, 2025  

As the world becomes increasingly attuned to the emotional needs of young people, authors and educators gathered at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) on Friday to explore a crucial question: how can stories support mental well-being?

Through interactive storytelling and immersive activities inspired by the literary masterpiece

Sharjah, 26 April 2025

House of Wisdom (HoW) takes part in the 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), running from April 23 to May 4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with a special focus on the timeless fables of Kalila wa Dimna.