Sharjah to be Market Focus at LBF 2020

The London Book Fair and The Sharjah Book Authority have announced Sharjah as the Market Focus of The London Book Fair 2020 (March 10-12, 2020).

The London Book Fair Market Focus programme, with partners the British Council and supported by the UK Publishers Association, will include a programme of cultural events celebrating Emirati authors and books, and a professional programme designed to enable and enhance business opportunities. It offers UK and international publishers the chance to forge new business partnerships and expand into global markets.

Sharjah was inaugurated as LBF Market Focus 2020 region at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of SBA, Jacks Thomas, Director of The London Book Fair and Gavin Anderson, British Council, Country Director for UAE.