Book hoarders, rejoice! The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale has howled its way back to the UAE. And it’s hungry for your bookshelf space. This time, it’s making itself right at home in Sharjah, setting up camp at Expo Centre Sharjah (Hall 4) from April 23 to May 4, 2025.

But it’s not just about scoring bestsellers for the price of a karak chai (although, yes that’s one of the USPs of this sale). This epic sale is part of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, and it’s on a mission: to turn the next generation into raving book fans. Born in Malaysia in 2009 thanks to BookXcess legends Andrew Yap and Jacqueline Ng, the Big Bad Wolf has prowled through 37 cities in 15 countries – and now it’s back in the UAE to huff, puff, and blow your reading list wide open.
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Dive Into Books at the 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival!
The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is in full swing with its 16th edition.
What’s In Store?
- Over 1,000 Activities: From interactive workshops to entertaining performances, there’s something for everyone.
- Global Participation: Featuring 133 guests from 70 countries, including renowned authors, illustrators, and cultural figures.
- Themed Zones: Explore areas like the Comics Corner, Cookery Corner, and a Sherlock Holmes-themed mystery zone.
- Educational Workshops: Engage in sessions covering manga drawing techniques, rotating robots, and more.
- Live Cooking Shows: Watch chefs like Albert Niazhvinski and Karima Hazim whip up delicious dishes

The best part? Entry is totally free. Which means more dirhams for your book haul and less guilt about buying that fourth fantasy novel you definitely don’t need, but obviously need.
So grab your tote bags, and head to Sharjah. It’s about to get literally literary wild!
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