At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, leading authors urge parents to model reading habits and allow children to explore books on their own terms

Sharjah, November 14, 2025

Stories resonate most deeply with children when they are rooted in truth and lived experience, agreed three celebrated children’s authors during a panel discussion titled “Turning Pages, Changing Young Readers’ Lives” at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025).

Moderated by media presenter Lamya Tawfik, the session brought together Syrian-British author Nadine Kaadan, Angolan writer Ondjaki, and Indonesian author Reda Gaudiamo, who shared their views on authentic storytelling, cultural identity, and the importance of allowing children to develop independent reading tastes.

Published in 1992, beloved children’s title from Dubai Police brings stories, learning and heritage to Sharjah International Book Fair’s global stage

Sharjah, November 12, 2025

The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) continues to be a meeting ground for stories that transcend generations and this year, one of those stories belongs to Khalid Magazine, published in 1992. As part of Dubai Police’s cultural initiatives, the much-loved children’s magazine has become a nostalgic touchpoint for families visiting the fair.

At the Sharjah International Book Fair, Daniel G. Miller, Abdul Wahab Al Rifai and Ibrahim Al Marzooqi reveal what makes thrillers unputdownable and timeless

Sharjah, November 12, 2025

What makes a thriller truly captivating? At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, three acclaimed authors; Daniel G. Miller, Abdul Wahab Al Rifai, and Ibrahim Al Marzooqi  explored how pace, psychology, and character depth work together to create compelling stories that grip readers from the first page to the last.

 At the Sharjah International Book Fair, the Bonsai Tree workshop teaches young minds the art of mindfulness, sustainability and imagination through hands-on creativity

Sharjah, November 12, 2025

At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), children aged eight to fourteen took part in the “Bonsai Tree” workshop, a nature-inspired craft session that doubled as a lesson in patience, creativity, and sustainability.

The activity was an imaginative exploration of how simple materials can teach valuable life lessons. Each participant received a small model resembling a skeletal bonsai tree. Clusters of aluminium wires were twisted together and fixed to a wooden base, evoking a leafless autumn tree.

At the Sharjah International Book Fair, the New Zealand-based author of Food for Sharing brings flavours from Africa, India and Europe together in a heartfelt celebration of her Memoni heritage

Sharjah, November 12, 2025

The sizzle of frying paneer and the aroma of chilli-infused honey filled the air at the Cookery Corner of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) as New Zealand-based cookbook author Ashia Ismail-Singer took the stage to demonstrate her signature recipe Parmesan-crumbed paneer drizzled with hot honey. The dish, like the author herself, draws flavour from many worlds.