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London Book Fair – in pictures

April 06, 2022 at 4:00 pm EDT
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Sharjah has taken centre stage at the UK's London Book Fair. Photo: London Book Fair
The culture of Sharjah was celebrated in a 'market focus' on the emirate. Photo: London Book Fair
Poets Khalid Albudoor and Erica Hesketh in conversation at the event. Photo: London Book Fair
Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, head of the Government Relations Department in Sharjah, with guests and dignatories at the launch of the London event. Photo: London Book Fair
Sharjah's culture was in the spotlight at the fair. Photo: London Book Fair
Nigerian poet and novelist Ben Okri spoke about 'Art in a Time of Crisis'. Photo: London Book Fair
Crowd's at the fair at Olympia in London. Photo: London Book Fair
The children's cafe. Photo: London Book Fair
Emirati poet Afra Atiq was author of the day as Sharjah was celebrated. Photo: London Book Fair
A 'meet the author' session. Photo: London Book Fair
There was a big turnout at the event. Photo: London Book Fair
The fair's Author HQ is packed for a TikTok event. Photo: London Book Fair
Children's authors of the day Greg James and Chris Smith.  Photo: London Book Fair
A busy LBF and Illustrators Gallery. Photo: London Book Fair
The UAE's colours at London's Olympia. Photo: London Book Fair
Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov and journalist Georgina Godwin discuss 'Dialogues on War'. Photo: London Book Fair
Harper Collins authors on display above members of the book trade attending London Book Fair in the UK capital. Getty Images
The book fair is taking place at Olympia, west London. Getty Images
Sharjah is the Market Focus for the fair in 2022, with a line-up of cultural events celebrating Emirati authors and books. Getty Images
The London Book Fair ends on Thursday, April 7. Getty Images
The Sharjah Pavilion at The London Book Fair. Photo: Sharjah Book Authority
Emirati author Abdulaziz Almusallam (R) taking part in The London Book Fair. Photo: instagram.com/sharjahbookauthority

Sharjah has taken centre stage at the UK's London Book Fair. Photo: London Book Fair

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