Between April 23 and May 4 at the Expo Centre Sharjah

Sharjah, April 21, 2025

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) has announced its cultural programme, featuring over 50 sessions and events led by more than 50 experts and specialists, including Arab and international writers and thinkers. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, the 16th edition of the festival will take place from April 23 to May 4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, under the theme “Dive into Books.”

The cultural programme will commence on Wednesday, April 23, with two sessions at the Culture Forum. The first, titled “Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of New Writers?”, will feature Dr. Sumaya Al Maadeed, Asma Zeinel, and Talib Ghuloom. The second session, “Making Big Ideas Simple”, will host Linda Booth Sweeney and Fatima Al Mazrouei.

The guests will headline an engaging programme filled with workshops,storytelling sessions and thought-provoking discussions

Sharjah, April 15, 2025

In a region where storytelling is deeply woven into the cultural fabric, the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival returns for its 16th edition with a renewed focus on the authors and illustrators shaping young minds. This year, 43 renowned and celebrated figures from 17 Arab countries will bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise, from science fiction and adventure to psychology and educational writing, all contributing to a shared commitment to expanding the horizons of Arabic literature for younger readers.