The Sharjah Book Festival returns this 2024 by its 43rd iteration, promising a grander celebration of literature and culture. Scheduled at the Expo Centre Sharjah from November 6 through November 17, 2024, this year will be themed “It Starts With a Book“.
A Centre for Literary Excellence
For a long time, Sharjah Book Festival had been regarded as the ultimate destination for literary excellence. Its 2024 session will be no exception, as the event is said to be pretty colourful – featuring book signings, panel discussions, and writing workshops. Attendees will be able to interact with renowned authors, discover fresh literary talent, and check out several genres of books.
Notable events from the 2024 Festival
- Diverse Literary Events
It will have more than 1,357 literary events within the festival that includes writing workshop by the day, poetry recitals, and book signings. These platforms avail known and new writers the opportunity of presenting their work and being in reach to their desired readers.
- Participation at International Levels
With participations from over 112 countries, it is a true international affair that helps in making the place very abreast in the ambit of cross-cultural relations and even opens many new avenues for participants to have different literary traditions and practices.
- Innovative Theme
This 2024 meeting is around technology in literature, seeing into the sessions that deal with digital publishing, e-books, the impact of artificial intelligence on writing and reading, and everything else related to the effects of technology on literature.
- Children’s Program
The festival will also reach the young enthusiasts with a dedicated children’s program. Storytelling sessions, interactive workshops, and activities that promote the love of books among the younger generation will be a part of it.
Special Guests and Keynote Speakers
The Sharjah Book Festival 2024 invites its walls the best-selling authors, the influential cultural personalities, and the prize-winning laureates. These special visitors will join keynote speeches, panel discussions, and book signings that would make it a once-in-a-lifetime event for the attendee to talk face-to-face with his literary idols.
Cultural Significance
The Sharjah Book Festival was far more than just a book fair; it was, indeed, a festival of culture and knowledge. It is an event that resonates with the emirate’s commitment to literacy and education, particularly fit with Sharjah’s vision of turning into a region’s cultural hub. The festival also helps local publishers highlight the work of UAE-based authors to the international community.
Guest of Honour: Morocco
This year the festival shall be paying tribute to Morocco as the Guest of Honour. The rich literary and cultural heritage of the nation will be portrayed. Exhibitions, seminars and sessions are supposed to be held in the Moroccan pavilion, which will serve as an abode for distinguished Moroccan philosophers, thinkers, and writers. This focus on Morocco may eventually be crucial for developing a much better understanding and enjoyment of its contributions to global literature and culture.
The Sharjah Book Festival 2024 will be a landmark event in the world of literature. Diversity is written in the programmes, international participation and innovation, which means something for everyone, whether you are a hobbyist book lover or just a reader.
