Consolidating the Role of the Book

Abstract

This address marks World Book Day as an opportunity to reaffirm the cultural and intellectual role of the book in society and to highlight the efforts of cultural institutions in Sharjah to strengthen the relationship between books and readers. It refers to the Department of Culture and Information’s support for cultural activity, publishing, and authorship, and emphasizes the need to transform the celebration of books from a symbolic occasion into a continuous cultural practice. The address frames the book as a central element in cultural development and links its advancement to the support of authors, publishers, readers, and cultural institutions.