Books, plays, puppet-shows and other creative art forms can bring value to children and capture their attention by being more entertaining than moralistic or instructional. This was the essence of ‘The Fun Industry’ discussion held at the Cultural Forum yesterday (Friday, May 28) during the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). “Children come to the […]

In today’s world, where children are obsessed with playing stimulating video games almost constantly, professional-stunt show ‘The Ultimate Fight’ conveyed a powerful message about the dangers of game addiction at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). “The show is a story about children who play computer games all day long till they get sucked […]

Prominent cultural experts have highlighted the role of children’s books in introducing young readers to global cultures and creating young climate change champions through stories that address topics such as sustainability and environment, at a panel discussion hosted at the Al Safa Art and Design Library in Dubai as part of the expanded cultural outreach […]

Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), TBHF has mobilized USD 1 million to fulfil critical medical and psychological needs […]

Visitors to the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) were completely smitten by the ‘Book of Dreams’ show staged on Thursday evening. Produced by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the play is for all age groups and highlights the value of books and the impact of reading on changing realities and fulfilling dreams […]

At the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), prominent Emirati authors and literary professionals gave a call for the establishment of creative writing training institutions to enhance the skills of aspiring writers in creating content that connects readers with their culture while also enhancing their knowledge and critical thinking. In a panel discussion held to […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah (SCFA), organised an educational workshop,in cooperation with the Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority (SPSA), on the basics of home safety and accident prevention at the ongoing 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). Children of all ages […]

The Augmented Reality workshop at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is a one-of its kind experience where young geeks can draw a character and see the 2D image jump and move, literally, from the surface of the paper to a digital space on a gadget. “We make the character they draw come to life,” […]

Visually vibrant and highly entertaining, colorful characters in stunning costumes are livening up the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) with their graceful appearances. With personalities as distinct as the solid colors they are dressed in from top to toe, each has one thing in common – they love to read and […]

A bright blue ‘bear’ stepped out of the distant woods and waddled his way into Expo Centre Sharjah, strumming a guitar, singing lively songs, and cracking witty ‘bear’ jokes, much to the amazement of young visitors at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). US author and illustrator Kevin Sherry’s spectacular entry at the ‘Author […]