In its 15th session, the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival brings together an elite group of the brightest names in the world of literature and writing for children and young people, hosting a list of 45 personalities from 14 Arab countries that includes a group of Arab and Emirati writers and authors, who have enriched the Arab library with their publications in various fields, including science fiction literature. .
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In its 15th session, the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival brings together an elite group of the brightest names in the world of literature and writing for children and young people, hosting a list of 45 personalities from 14 Arab countries that includes a group of Arab and Emirati writers and authors, who have enriched the Arab library with their publications in various fields, including science fiction literature. , historical stories, puzzles and adventures, and educational and educational books, thus providing a valuable contribution to developing children’s imagination and broadening their horizons.
The festival, which will be held at Expo Center Sharjah during the period from May 1 to 12 next under the slogan “Be the Hero of Your Story,” provides the opportunity to meet Emirati and Arab guests, winners of several awards, in a cultural experience that enhances Sharjah’s position as the capital of Arab culture. Guests participate in dialogue sessions that highlight the most prominent issues and challenges in the world of children’s and young people’s literature, presenting visions and ideas that contribute to shaping the future of this vital knowledge and cultural sector.
Figures of Emirati children’s literature
Among the most prominent writers hosted by the festival is the writer Nadia Al-Najjar, who is one of the prominent voices in children’s literature. Through her sessions, she provides deep insights into the impact of stories and novels on the development of cultural awareness among young people. Al-Najjar was chosen as an advisory member of the UAE Council on Books for Young People, and she received several awards. awards.
The audience will also meet the writer Aisha Butti Al Shamsi, who specializes in the care and upbringing of children, and director of the Fanan Center for Training and Consultation in Early Childhood Care, Education and Teaching, who worked as a specialist in early childhood curricula at the Ministry of Education and participated in preparing the document for national standards for childhood curricula. She also participated in Preparing the 50th plan for the gifted, and it has several publications in the child education sector.
During the festival sessions, Noura Khoury presents a summary of her experiences in children’s literature, where she combines writing with her volunteer work in the field of motherhood and early childhood, and focuses in her writings on highlighting the natural environment and local heritage of the UAE.
Arab voices in children’s literature
Dr. Talib Omran, from Syria, is one of the prominent figures in the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival. He is a pivotal figure in the world of Arab science fiction. With his rich history of research and writings in the fields of science and literature, Dr. Omran offers the public a unique window into the world of science fiction, highlighting its importance. In developing awareness and culture among children.
The festival is hosted by Dr. Eid Jalouli, an Algerian academic and professor of Arabic and children’s literature. With his rich academic background, he is considered one of the prominent figures in the festival’s literary and cultural discussions. His diverse publications in children’s literature have made him one of the leading voices in the field.
As for Dr. Wafa Al Shamsi from the Sultanate of Oman, she contributes to enriching the festival sessions with her extensive experience, as she is considered one of the leading figures in the field of children’s and young people’s literature, and is known for a career full of achievements. Al Shamsi published more than 50 printed stories, and participated in more than 60 stories in various radio and television programs.
2024-04-08 07:35:41
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