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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.

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Children enjoy the live show performed by artists from Mexico, demonstrating in Wonder Box. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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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
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Children from Leader’s Private School explore various titles at the reading festival. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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Children soak up the sights and sounds at the eight-day festival in Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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Pupils from Delhi Public School, Ajman, catch up on book titles at the festival. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News