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SCRF 2024 enriches and inspires 157,000 visitors with 1,000 hours of edutainment activities

SCRF 2024 enriches and inspires 157,000 visitors with 1,000 hours of edutainment activities

The 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival concludes on a high note after providing
12 days filled with over 1,500 activities led by some of the world’s brightest minds 

  • Ahmed Al Ameri: SCRF is a testament to the fundamental role Sharjah plays in nurturing young minds who will lead us into our future.
  • Khoula Al Mujaini: This festival is inspiring successive generations to become the architects of tomorrow…


Sharjah, May 13, 2024

As the 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) drew to a close on Sunday, it marked a new chapter in its ongoing journey of fostering creativity and knowledge to 157,381 visitors throughout the 12 days, amassing more than 1,000 hours of enriching content.

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Let kids be kids and allow them to get messy,author Bethany Clark urges parents at SCRF 2024

Let kids be kids and allow them to get messy, author Bethany Clark urges parents at SCRF 2024

Australian author shares invaluable insights into how the simple act of letting children play with their food is key to their development at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Sharjah, May 12, 2024

Australian author Bethany Clark at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) has shared invaluable insights on child development through the seemingly simple act of letting children play with their food. Her workshop, titled ‘Toddlers Exploring Food’, thoroughly entertained young children while enlightening their parents with its simple yet significant approach to early childhood education.

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Children design Willy Wonka-inspired sweet treats at SCRF 2024

Children design Willy Wonka-inspired sweet treats at SCRF 2024

The yummy treats called Oompa Loompa cupcakes are part of the workshop offerings at the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival


 Sharjah, May 12, 2024

In a culinary adventure inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, young children set about making colourful cupcakes at the “Wonka Whimsical Kitchen” workshop during the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) taking place in Expo Centre Sharjah.

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Panel at SCRF 2024 highlights the immense potential of illustrated novels as a medium for showcasing diverse perspectives

Panel at SCRF 2024 highlights the immense potential of illustrated novels as a medium for showcasing diverse perspectives

Dr Leah Shalvashvili joins fellow writers and illustrators Istabraq Ahmed, Leila Boukarim & Aisha Abdullah to explore power of graphic novels in addressing social issues at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival


Sharjah, May 12, 2024

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) witnessed an engaging panel discussion on the power of graphic novels in addressing current social issues.

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Children create electric motors at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2024

Children create electric motors at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2024

With science lessons made fun, SCRF continues to ignite a passion for learning, one workshop at a time.

Sharjah, May 12, 2024

This year’s Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) is a hive of activity, especially for science enthusiasts. On Saturday, a group of children aged 8 years and above gathered at The Brain Pavilion to participate in the ‘Make an Electric Motor’ workshop.

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