Under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’ the 44th Edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair offers 12 days of panel discussions, talks, and interactive workshops with a lineup of authors, creators, and publishers. There\u2019s also a full cultural programme of artistic, theatrical, and live performances. In total, SIBF will have 1,200 events and books from 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries<\/p>\n
The Republic of Greece, previously announced as this year\u2019s official Guest of Honour, will deliver a programme centred around \u201cedutainment,\u201d including book signings, interactive workshops, and performances.<\/p>\n
Said Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, chair of the organising Sharjah Book Authority: \u201cWe take pride in the fair\u2019s role as a global platform that places Arab culture at the centre of the human knowledge landscape. This year\u2019s theme, \u2018Between You and a Book\u2019, underscores that the relationship between people and books is a continuous and reciprocal journey, where readers not only discover new knowledge but also uncover something new about themselves. They also come to understand that books serve as a bridge that fosters communication between cultures and empowers individuals and societies to shape a more enlightened future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Highlights:<\/p>\n
Cultural programme<\/strong> Over 300 events, including panel discussions, workshops, and readings that highlight a wide range of creative. Pre-booked workshops in both Arabic and English feature topics such as thriller writing, editing techniques, and \u201ctherapeutic writing\u201d<\/p>\n Pop-Up Academy <\/strong>24 interactive sessions led by influencers and specialists across literature, media, art and technology.<\/p>\n Poetry Pharmacy <\/strong>Visitors receive personalised \u2018prescriptions\u2019 of poetry, delivered in specially designed bottles with bilingual Arabic and English label<\/p>\n Podcast Station <\/strong>A first for SIBF \u2013 a selection of well-known Arabic podcast programmes including Asmar from Saudi Arabia, Karakpodcast from Oman and Kirsi Al Ithnayn from the UAE.<\/p>\n Poetry caf\u00e9 <\/strong>A\u00a0series of poetry evenings in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, Greek, Russian, Urdu, Punjabi, Tagalog, and Malayalam.<\/p>\n Thriller Festival<\/strong> The fourth edition of the Thriller Festival (a collaboration with Thriller Festival New York) runs 8-11 November. Fans can engage thriller specialists including authors, literary agents, and screenwriters.<\/p>\n Cookery Corner\u00a0 <\/strong>The Cookery Corner brings together global flavours and cultural storytelling through 42 events led by 15 chefs from 14 countries.<\/p>\n SIBF runs 5 to 16 November, open daily 10am to 10pm (Fridays 4pm to 11pm).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"