Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in the UAE for The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair

The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair will welcome acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and celebrate Greece as Guest of Honour, organisers announced on Thursday.

Adichie, author of Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, will join a line-up of international writers. Taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah from November 6 to 17, the event will host 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries. 

This year’s fair will feature more than 1,200 activities led by 251 guests from 66 countries, including over 300 cultural events and 750 workshops for children and adults.