Children take part in an art workshop. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival will run until Sunday at the Sharjah Expo Centre. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Performers dress up and play music at the festival. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
A live music workshop. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Students from the Victoria English school, Sharjah, draw pictures at a festival workshop. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
There are more than 100 publishers specialising in children's literature at the festival this year. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Books on display at Sharjah Expo Centre. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Performer shows off his martial arts skills. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Author Sudha Murty signs books at the festival. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Children take part in a dance performance. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
More than 400 guests including authors, artists, illustrators, experts and influencers are involved in talks, demonstrations, activities and workshops for both children and adults. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
Parents and their children watch a performance at one of the festival's many shows and theatre productions. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
Roaming performers at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
Children take part in an art workshop. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival will run until Sunday at the Sharjah Expo Centre. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Performers dress up and play music at the festival. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
A live music workshop. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Students from the Victoria English school, Sharjah, draw pictures at a festival workshop. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
There are more than 100 publishers specialising in children's literature at the festival this year. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Books on display at Sharjah Expo Centre. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Performer shows off his martial arts skills. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Author Sudha Murty signs books at the festival. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Children take part in a dance performance. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
More than 400 guests including authors, artists, illustrators, experts and influencers are involved in talks, demonstrations, activities and workshops for both children and adults. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
Parents and their children watch a performance at one of the festival's many shows and theatre productions. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
Roaming performers at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
Children take part in an art workshop. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National