Over 100 books launched by young UAE authors aged 6 to 18 at SIBF 2026

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From short stories and poetry to comics, young writers showcased their creativity at the Sharjah International Book Fair, as a youth publishing initiative encouraged children to develop their ideas into books.

Children as young as six are seeing their names in print after turning their story ideas into published books, with 110 titles by young authors aged six to 18 launched at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026).

The launch, held on November 14 at the fair's Main Stage, celebrated the achievements of aspiring writers who had developed their manuscripts with the support of Learner Circle, a youth publishing platform that helps children explore creative writing and experience the publishing process.

For the young authors, the occasion offered more than an opportunity to showcase their work. It was a chance to see their ideas take shape as books, share their stories with readers and receive recognition on an international literary platform in the UAE.

Winners of Learner Circle's 'Writathon 15.0 – Sharjah Edition' were also honoured during the ceremony, with participating authors receiving certificates and trophies.

Learner Circle guided the children through different stages of publishing, from developing their initial ideas and writing manuscripts to editing, illustration and preparing their work for publication.

With support from experienced mentors, the young participants were introduced to the creative and practical aspects of becoming authors, gaining first-hand experience of what it takes to bring a story from the imagination to the printed page.

Shankar, Co-Founder of Learner Circle, said the initiative was particularly important at a time when artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing how content is created.

Highlighting the need to nurture independent thinking among children, he said, “In a world ridden with AI-generated content, independent thought has become scarce. We want to encourage our children to think for themselves and build their imagination.”

The organisation's participation at SIBF 2026 marked another milestone, following the launch of more than 70 publications at the previous edition of the fair.

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