Record Indian participation in Sharjah International Book Fair
Sharjah, 16th November / WAM / India records a prominent presence in the forty-fourth session of the Sharjah International Book Fair, through participation that reflects the depth of its civilization and the richness of its cultural heritage, and re-highlights the literary and cognitive ties that have always brought the Far East and the Near East together, confirming the role of the book as a solid civilizational bridge that brings peoples closer together.
This year’s edition of the exhibition marks the largest gathering of Indian publishers outside India, as it hosts dozens of Indian publishing houses from various states of the subcontinent, with the linguistic and cultural diversity they represent that reflects the richness of the Indian experience and the multiplicity of its schools of thought.
Indian publishers point out that the demand for Indian books is increasing year after year due to their humanitarian themes and stories inspired by reality, stressing that the multiplicity of languages in their country makes each language a new entry into world literature.
This year, the Indian pavilion includes a wide range of literary, scientific and educational publications, in addition to books from the National Book Council of India, which are displayed to visitors in a scene that provides a comprehensive picture of the contemporary Indian cultural scene.
Matthew Anthony, a member of the Kerala Shastra Sahita Parishad, said that the organization, which was founded 65 years ago, has aimed, since its inception, to simplify science and spread scientific culture among the non-specialized public. He explained that its activity began with supporting the children’s book writing movement and then expanded to include broad development and community initiatives.
He added: The Sharjah International Book Fair represents a destination where cultures and ideas converge, and we are keen to participate annually because it is an important platform for interacting with readers and spreading scientific thought in the Arab world.
Under the supervision of Kala Shourie, Kid’s Venture offers an educational space that combines entertainment and knowledge through interactive products directed at children from three to fourteen years of age. It seeks to teach children in an enjoyable way that encourages them to read and think, as true learning is built on discovery, not memorization.
Crossword House from Mumbai is also participating in its first experience in the exhibition through publications that combine fiction and reality, in addition to books directed at boys. The house’s representative, Bram Mod, describes the participation as a valuable opportunity to meet readers in the Arab world and encourage young groups to read through world literature.
As for Olive Publications, which was founded by former minister and writer Atoli Munir in Kerala, it returns to the exhibition for the eleventh year in a row, presenting works in science fiction, realistic novels and biographies in English and Malayalam.
Writer Shoman Gay is participating in a collection of fourteen stories, along with new poetic works that she says embody the human struggle between himself and others, expressing her happiness at the first participation in the exhibition, which she describes as “the capital of culture that gives literature a global voice.”
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