Sharjah book fair to begin on October 31
37th edition expected to attract over 1,000 publishers apart from authors and celebrities
The much awaited Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will return on October 31 for another exciting calendar of events, it was announced yesterday.
The 37th edition of the largest annual literary and cultural gala will run from October 31 to November 10, featuring a host of leading authors, publishers and activities, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) said.
The upcoming edition, to be held at Sharjah Expo Centre, will attract over 1,000 publishers from around the world who are expected to bring to the fair a host of literary, scientific and academic publications in different languages.
11-day itinerary
Leading Arab and international writers, artists, intellectuals, cultural personalities, chefs and performers will fill SIBF’s 11-day itinerary with a variety of exciting discussions and debates, literary seminars, poetry readings, workshops for children and adults, cultural shows, edutainment exercises and more.
“The fair is much more than an annual 11-day fair. It is now an essential component of our collective socio-cultural memory,” said Ahmad Al Ameri, SBA chairman, describing SIBF as a unique experience for everyone who visits or is
part of the fair. “There are those who buy their first book; some others visit to enhance cultural relations; and some come searching for the author who changed their life. SIBF is a valuable opportunity for parents to ignite in their children a fondness for books and reading, and inspire a curiosity among them to learn about the world they live in.”
SIBF’s new edition follows SBA’s efforts at the local and international levels to forge partnerships and enhance relations with cultural entities and publishers from around the world. SBA has fostered successful cultural relationships with Europe, Asia and Latin America, by participating at their book fairs.
SIBF is one of the top three book fairs in the world.