Inaugural Fujairah Children's Book Fair launches October 13

emirates7 - The first-ever Fujairah Children's Book Fair will take place from 13th to 19th October, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah. Organized by the Higher Committee of the Fujairah Children's Book Fair and the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority, the event will be held at Al Bayt Mitwahid Hall with the theme "Create the Future with Imagination."

The fair will showcase 40 publishing houses from various countries, offering activities across several themed zones, including the Main Stage, Imagination Zone, Adventure Zone, Creativity Zone, and Future Zone. It will involve participation from educational, cultural, and artistic institutions, both from the UAE and abroad.

Celebrating children's creativity and intellectual growth, the fair aims to foster a love of reading and exploration through live experiences and interactive workshops led by children's authors and experts. The event will also focus on modern technologies in reading, such as interactive tools and smart applications that enhance children's creative thinking, scientific imagination, and learning skills.

In addition, the fair will offer interactive workshops in both Arabic and English, covering a range of subjects like art, philosophy, story creation, and drawing, along with storytelling sessions. Panel discussions and open dialogues for adults, led by experts in children's literature, will explore topics like interactive books, the significance of reading, and the evolution of children's literature. A book signing corner will also be part of the event.