Readers of all ages dive into stories and imagination at SIBF

Graphic novels captivate teens

For teenagers like seventeen-year-old Asmi Pattnaik, graphic novels such as the Japanese fantasy-adventure series Amulet offer immersive experiences. With thrilling plots, magical worlds, and relatable heroes, these stories captivate young readers, blending entertainment with imaginative exploration.

Adult readers explore history and travel

SIBF 2025 also attracts seasoned adult readers from across the globe. Visitors like Valerie, a 58-year-old from Cannes, enjoy delving into historical journeys and biographies, picking up works such as The Travels of Ibn Battutah and Saladin: The Life, the Legend and the Islamic Empire. For them, reading is a way to experience time and culture through the lens of history.

Stories of real-life resistance

For younger adults like Anesa, 26, from Sarajevo, literature connects personal experience to larger historical and social narratives. Works like A Rebel in Gaza: A Daughter of Rafah Speaks allow readers to engage with contemporary struggles and stories of resilience, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of storytelling across generations.

A celebration of imagination across ages

From children learning coding through games to adults tracing medieval voyages or contemporary history, SIBF 2025 highlights a universal appetite for stories that spark imagination, connect lives, and transcend borders. The fair continues until November 16, under the theme “Between You and a Book,” organized by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA).