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Many of our visiting authors will be presenting specially-tailored educational sessions for schools and universities during Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.Authors included in this strand include noted Arab world historian and Oxford professor Eugene Rogan, illustrators extraordinaire Curtis Jobling and Sarah McIntyre, and best-selling young adult author Ali Sparkes.

Educational Programme

Welcome to Abu DhabiInternational Book Fair 2019!In 2019, Abu Dhabi International Book Fair aims to present an expanded and greatly enhanced cultural and entertainment programme, in collaboration with the Emirates Literature Foundation. The 2019 programme has four pillars: Cultural, Professional, Educational and, for the first time, Special Events.

In total, Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will present over 80 fun and informative sessions, with more than 25 in the Cultural programme, 14 in the Educational programme, 13 in the Professional programme, as well as six Special Events and a host of other surprises.

April 24Wednesday

THE SHAPESHIFTERTime: 10 am Venue: Main StageAges: 12-16Authors: Ali SparkesHost: Paul BlezardMulti-award winning children’s author Ali Sparkes will share some of the inspirations behind her best-selling Shapeshifter series. Who are your favourite characters? Where will their next adventure take them? Ali Sparkes is certain to help children get hooked on books!

GAURAV SINHA: COMPASSION INC.Time: 11 amAges: Sixth Form and UniversityVenue: Main StageAuthors: Gaurav SinhaHost: Paul BlezardDo you wish to change the world around you for the better? Gaurav Sinha, world-class entrepreneur and founder of the branding, design and communications agency Insignia, outlines the economics of empathy for life and for business, a place where conscience, ethics, and authenticity are high on the agenda.

MYSTERIES IN THE SANDTime: 12 pmAges: Sixth Form and UniversityVenue: Main StageAuthors: Eugene RoganHost: Paul BlezardHow can we better understand the complex history of the Middle East and the huge impact of the past on how the region looks today? Oxford University professor and one of the world’s leading Middle East experts, Eugene Rogan, reveals the answers in his best-selling books The Arabs: A History and The Fall of the Ottomans.

CECE LOVES SCIENCE (US AUTHORS)Time: 1 pmVenue: Illustrators’ and Arts CornerAuthors: Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes The session will focus on the book Cece Loves Science. In this engaging and educational STEM-themed picture book, Cece asks one of life’s most pressing questions: Do dogs eat vegetables? Cece and her best friend, Isaac, head to the lab to find out. In their picture book debut, authors Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes and illustrator Vashti Harrison have created a diverse and charming cast of characters who love school and science.

April 25Thursday

WORDS AND PICTURES: THE MANY WORLDS OF CURTIS JOBLINGTime: 10 amAges: 8-12Venue: Main StageSpeaker: Curtis JoblingHost: Paul BlezardIllustrator Curtis Jobling, the creator of much-loved characters such as Bob the Builder and Raa Raa the Noisy Lion, will thrill students as he brings his famous books to life on stage. In this interactive session, featuring a live drawing display, students will get a chance to see how Curtis creates his characters and brings them to life in his books.

COME FLY WITH METime: 12 pmVenue: Main StageAge: Sixth Form and UniversitySpeaker: Abdullah Al JumahHost: Paul BlezardAbdullah Al Jumah is the Arab world’s most-travelled and most-followed travel correspondent. The best-selling author of Tales of a Saudi in Europe, Al Jumah visited 100 countries before turning 30, leaving behind a prestigious career to pursue his passion for travel. Abdullah will inspire his audience with a unique perspective on culture and tolerance, and reveal what he’s learned by following his dream.

HOW TO BECOME A TED TALKERTime: 11 amVenue: Main StageAge: Sixth Form and UniversityAuthors: Carmine GalloHost: Eithne TreanorWant to perfect your pitch and gain an edge in business? Sometimes it’s about saying the right words at precisely the right time. Leading communications guru Carmine Gallo, author of best-sellers Talk Like TED and The Storyteller’s Secret, jets in from California to reveal the secrets of great persuaders and how to find the words to make your ideas fly.

April 28Sunday

THE ADVENTURES OF MAX HELSINGTime: 10 amAges: 10 and up Venue: Main StageAuthors: Curtis JoblingBest-selling illustrator and author Curtis Jobling brings to life characters and scenes from his smash hit Max Helsing adventure series live on stage. Between carrying on the monster-hunting tradition of his family, the Van Helsings, and trying to stay out of trouble at school, Max is ready for a day off!

THE TURTLE SECRETTime: 11 amAges: 8 - 12Venue: Main StageAuthors: Julia JohnsonHost: Paul BlezardJulia Johnson, a storyteller and performer who first came to the UAE in 1975, was the winner of the Best International Children’s Book Award at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2014 for her book The Turtle Secret. In this workshop, find out about the turtle and its life cycle, what it means to be endangered, the threats to turtles, methods of rescue and rehabilitation, and how to raise awareness and make a difference!

IT’S BETTER ON TV – HOW DOCUMENTARIES ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE LEARN ABOUT HISTORYTime: 1 pmVenue: Main StageAge: Sixth Form and UniversityAuthors: Bettany HughesRenowned historian, best-selling author and TV personality Bettany Hughes explores the role of TV and film documentaries as a medium to open minds. How does TV re-position history and open up old lessons to new audiences? Which are more accurate – documentaries or history books? Is there a danger that when re-packaging historical facts for screen, some of the truth may be lost?

BUILDING EMPATHY: THE SECRET OF A GOOD STORYTime: 12 pmAges: 12 - 16Venue: Main StageAuthors: Rehan KhanHost: Paul BlezardThe ability to tell a good story can help us empathise, connect and build strong relationships. Storytelling doesn’t come naturally to everyone, but it’s a skill that can be learned. Rehan Khan has vast storytelling experience as an author of fantasy and historical fiction novels. In this workshop, students will learn the secrets of good stories and gain an understanding of basic storytelling principles.

April 29Monday

April 30Tuesday

FINDING YOUR VOICE: A POETRY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPTime: 10 amAges: 8 - 11 Venue: Main StageAuthors: Afra AtiqHost: Paul BlezardIn this workshop, leading Emirati performance poet Afra Atiq will demonstrate techniques for presenting poetry: building confidence and charisma, owning the stage, clarity and volume, choosing the right poem and how to wow your audience. In this Year of Tolerance, she will also explore how to incorporate different languages into your poetry and performance.

THE RIGHT KIND OF LOUDTime: 11 amAges: Secondary/University StudentsVenue: Main StageAuthors: Kim A. PageHost: Paul Blezard“Through our sound, we become who we are.” – Kim A. PageIn today’s information-saturated world, it is next to impossible to capture and keep a listener’s attention – unless you have a strong personal voice. Communication expert Kim A. Page shares her time-tested strategies to enable you to connect with people and access the full potential of your voice as a tool of communication. Join her to discover how to use your presence, voice and body language to impact the world.

CROWDPLEASER: A PUBLIC SPEAKING MASTERCLASSTime: 12 pmAges: 12 +Venue: Entertainment area Authors: Richard DeanTransform your public speaking ability with 100 of the greatest public speaking tips of all time. Richard Dean, co-host of The Business Breakfast on Dubai Eye 103.8FM, will give examples of the methods used by great speakers and then take students through a series of practical workshop exercises, so they can build confidence as public speakers. The content is based on Richard’s book CROWDPLEASER: The 100 Greatest Public Speaking Tips of All Time from Socrates to Steve Jobs.

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