From scribbling animal and human figures as a little child to moving on to doodling and more expressive art forms, 12-year-old Laya Nikhil’s creative journey is closely associated with the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, for it was here two years ago that she first chanced upon a unique and innovative drawing book that has since […]

Shedding light on the topic of cultural representation in books, authors speaking the ‘Writers and Readers’ session at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival hope there will be more books written in future where characters of Arab ethnicity, living in various parts of the world, can showcase their dual identity. “For me it was very […]

Introducing children to the concept of computer programming, the Coding workshop that took place yesterday (Monday, May 24) at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) empowered children to get a grip on how they can use computers to create innovative software programmes in future without being intimidated by technology. “Coding is important for children […]

One of the region’s most prominent platforms that showcases a diverse range of works by children’s books illustrators from around the world, the Sharjah Children’s Book Illustration Exhibition is making its way to Dubai for the first time in its nine-year history. The 9th edition of the prestigious exhibition will show in Dubai’s vibrant hub […]

Sharjah’s Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism Project, offering outstanding ecotourism experiences have planned four fun and adventure-filled workshops for the summer. Crafted to enhance people’s knowledge and understanding of the Arab region’s history, the workshops will be an exciting experience, especially for younger ones. Through edutainment packages, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) destination is […]

Travel back in time and meet key figures – real and fictional – who have revolutionised human history, at the ‘Big Names in History’ roaming show parading the halls of the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival taking place in Expo Centre Sharjah until May 29. An excited buzz fills the air as children and parents […]