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World of wonders: Sharjah Reading Festival in pictures

A pick of best images from the eight-day event held in Sharjah



Little girls busy reading story books.
Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

The 11th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is under way at Sharjah Expo Centre from April 17-24.

Gulf News Photographer Ahmed Ramzan went along to capture the delight of young readers as they journeyed through the exhibitions and activities on offer at this annual bonanza.

The eight-day event is hosting more than 2,500 cultural and literary activities, while hundreds of children’s authors, illustrators and publishers are also attending.

Children enjoy the live show performed by artists from Mexico, demonstrating in Wonder Box.
Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
Children visualise what life in a submarine is like at the ‘ Voyage to the Deep’ exhibition.
Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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Children at the ‘Secrets of Africa’ musical workshop.
Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
Children from Leader’s Private School explore various titles at the reading festival.
Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
Children soak up the sights and sounds at the eight-day festival in Sharjah.
Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
Pupils from Delhi Public School, Ajman, catch up on book titles at the festival.
Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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