Tag: Sharjah International Book Fair 2018
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Sharjah International Book Fair 2018: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie nonfiction titles now in Arabic.
The Arabic editions of two titles by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie were presented at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2018 on November 7, 2018. The translation of the two nonfiction titles We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele is the work of Rewayat. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is probably the biggest name in African writing today…
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Sharjah International Book Fair 2018: World Book Capital 2019 theme and logo launched.
The World Book Capital 2019 theme and logo were launched at the opening ceremony of the Sharjah International Book Fair 2018 on October 31, 2018. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Open Books, Open Minds.’ The World Book Capital is the city which UNESCO designates to be the headquarters of activities for World Book…
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Sharjah International Book Fair 2018: Yaa Gyasi’s “Homegoing” now in Arabic.
The Arabic edition of Yaa Gyasi debut novel Homegoing was presented at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2018 on November 4, 2018. The translation of the Ghanaian writer’s debut is the work of Rewayat. In 2016, Ghanaian writer Yaa Gyasi made history when her debut novel Homegoing got an advance in seven figures. The novel…