Reimagining Future with Reading Culture April was a busy month for the author attending several book fairs in London, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. The events focused on bringing publishers, readers, and communities together to empower knowledge and cultivate a socially sensitive reading environment. A highlight was an Indian publisher receiving an award at the London Book Fair for his global contributions to the industry. The author networked with colleagues and Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority at various events before exhibiting their publisher's stall at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair alongside other Indian organizations.

1. Reimagining Future with Reading
Culture
April was a busy month, and I fool you not!
I’ve been hopping around places doing something I love the most- attending book
fairs, meeting my fellow publishers, the audience we direct our efforts to cater to, and
building connections that we hope, last for decades.
My journey began with the London Book Fair 2018, accompanied by my Federation
of Indian Publishers (FIP) colleagues and ended with the Abu Dhabi International
Book Fair. Three events back to back with just one aim- reimagine a future that is
empowered with knowledge and readers who are socially sensitive!
London Book Fair 2018
The London Book Fair, was a three day affair that kicked off on 10th April, 2018. It is
one of the biggest book fairs in the world and can easily be considered as the gateway
to publishing. The London Book Fair sees participation from more than 25,000
publishing professionals.

2. Surrounded with colourful stalls by leading publishers like Penguin Random House,
Bonnier Publishing, Harpercollins and many more.
Asoke Ghosh accepting Simon Master Chairman’s Award at the London Book Fair
The major highlight of the book fair was the sterling awards night with elated spirits,
as our very own Mr. Asoke Ghosh was honoured with the Simon Master Chairman’s
Award. His contribution and service towards publishing has been instrumental on a
global level. Mr. Asoke Ghosh has been the major driving force behind bringing IPA
back in India after 25 years for the 32nd IPA Congress.
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2018
Sharjah International Reading Festival, a cultural celebration not just limited to

3. children but also a fun experience for parents and adults, started on 18th April 2018.
Due to prior plans and engagements I and my fellow Federation of Indian Publishers
members made it to the Sharjah Reading Festival on 24th April, 2018. Let’s just say,
this month was devoted to books and cultivating a reading environment for children
around the world. Sharing the major highlights of this event below-
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2018
A meeting with Mr Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman, Sharjah Book Authority at Sharjah
Children’s Reading Festival

4. With my fellow Federation of Indian Publishers members & Dr Yousuf Adyabi from
Al Qasmi Publication
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Prints Publications couldn’t be part of the London Book Fair but we made sure we
didn’t miss the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Prints publications had exhibited
a stall at the book fair to bring book lovers a step closer to their favourite books and
journals from 25th April, 2018 to 28th April, 2018. Apart from Prints, CAPEXIL and
National Book Trust had also exhibited their stalls as well. Here’s more from the
event-
Prints Publications book stall at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

5. Bollywood superstars Shatrugan Sinha & Asha Parekh and filmmaker Rakesh Om
Prakash Mehra visited the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
At National Book Trust & CAPEXIL book stalls at the Abu Dhabi International Book
Fair
This month has been tiresome but worth every second. Expecting some more action
this year. Till then, “May the book vibes be with you!”
Source: Pranav Gutpa blog