Leila started off her writing career with a blog titled Sensitive and Extraordinary, all about parenting a highly sensitive child, and eventually self-publishing books for kids she describes as children who sometimes "feel too much." 

Her next book, however, tells a more difficult story, one about genocide, loss and perseverance.

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2024- Leila Boukarim

As an artist and avid reader, Jane came up with the best idea to combine both of her passions: illustrating bookshelves.

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2024- Jane Mount

When Hannah noticed that there are barely any books about Palestine, she decided to take it upon herself to tell her father's story and the story of thousands of people in the diaspora who had to leave their homelands in search of a new life.

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2024- Hannah Moushabeck

With more than 40 years of research and clinical experience, Dr. Caroline Leaf is an advocate of the mind, body and brain connection. She talks to us about how to look into ourselves and surroundings, while navigating life's difficulties.

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2024- Dr. Caroline Leaf

Dr. Al Jones is quite passionate in his field as an educator, and in the many years he worked with children with disabilities and their families, he became a massive champion of artificial intelligence and how it can aid these kids.

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2024- Dr. Al Jones

Cat Dellosa tell us all about how she channeled her love for reading, fantasy and video games into a career.

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2024- Catherine Dellosa

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