A book has just been born about the world-renowned Sharjah International Book Fair — “Aksharakkadalile Veliyettam” (“The High Tide in the Sea of Letters”).
This book, written more with depth and seriousness than mere curiosity, is authored by Sreejish Sarada Sreekantan Nair, a news presenter with Dubai Vartha.
The release of the book took place on the opening day of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, on November 5th at 7 PM, at the Sharjah Expo Center Hall number 7‘s Writers’ Forum. The book was officially launched by Deepa Ganesh, General Manager of Dubai Vartha, who handed a copy to young singer Ravishankar.
Nissar Sayed, Chief Editor of Dubai Vartha, delivered the keynote address.
Writer K.P. Sudheera, M.C.A. Nasser (Head of Editorial and Middle East Operations, Media One), Punnakkan Muhammed Ali (Publisher - Chiranthana Publications), Ahmed Shareef (Media Personality - News Tag Live), K.V. Shamsudheen (Managing Director of Barjeel Geojit Financial Services & Influencer), Shaji Narikkolli (Writer & Businessman), M.A. Shahnaaz (Publisher - Macbat Publication), Anoop Keecheri (Media Personality), M. A. Suhail (Writer & Motivational Speaker), Ameena Nissar (Media Personality), and others extended their felicitations.
In his response speech, author Sreejish Sarada Srikantan Nair expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support and spoke about the journey that inspired him to write the book. He explained how years of reporting on literature and observing the vibrant atmosphere of book fairs like SIBF led him to reflect on the power of books to connect people and preserve cultural identity.
Published by Lipi Publications, “Aksharakkadalile Veliyettam” beautifully captures Sharjah’s passion for reading and literature. The book is now available at Lipi Publications’ stall at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, inviting readers to dive into the ocean of letters and experience waves of imagination and inspiration.