{"id":4163,"date":"2023-11-15T08:24:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T08:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=4163"},"modified":"2024-11-22T08:03:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T08:03:05","slug":"emirates-literature-festival-is-returning-with-an-exciting-line-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/emirates-literature-festival-is-returning-with-an-exciting-line-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Literature Festival Is Returning With An Exciting Line-Up!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mark your calendars and get ready for a literary extravaganza!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is making a grand return from <strong>January 31st to February 6th, 2024<\/strong>. This seven-day celebration of the written word, now in its 16th edition, promises a lineup of world-renowned authors, creators, and thought leaders, making it a must-attend event for bibliophiles.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What&#8217;s in Store at Emirates Literature Festival 2024?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The festival boasts an impressive roster of speakers, including American poet Claudia Rankine, Silicon Valley entrepreneur <strong>Tony Fadell,<\/strong> and the talented author of <em>Fourth Wing<\/em>, <strong>Rebecca Yarros,<\/strong> making her regional debut.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For BookTok enthusiasts,<\/strong> Curtis Sittenfeld, the author of <em>Romantic Comedy<\/em>, will grace the festival with her presence.<\/p>\n<p>K-pop fans will have the opportunity to delve into the biography of the sensational BTS with author <strong>Anton Hur.<\/strong> Francesca Cartier Brickell, a direct descendant of the Cartier family, Zahra Lari, the pioneering figure skater from the UAE, and many more literary luminaries are set to take the stage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzqOfz-J2Y-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by EmiratesLitFest (@emirateslitfest)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Welcome Back: Returning Names to Look Forward To<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Behavioral expert <strong>Thomas Erikson<\/strong>, renowned for his best-selling book <em>Surrounded By Idiots<\/em>, will be returning once again to share his wisdom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lucy Hawking,<\/strong> daughter of the legendary Stephen Hawking, will enchant audiences with insights into her new children&#8217;s fiction series, <em>Princess Olivia Investigates<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ali Abu Al Reesh,<\/strong> an esteemed Arabic author, and poet, and award-winning Palestinian writer <strong>Dana Dajani<\/strong> is also on the lineup.<\/p>\n<p>For those fluent in Japanese, don&#8217;t miss the chance to book a session with Toshikazu Kawaguchi, the author of the beloved book series <strong><em>Before the Coffee Gets Cold<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>New Experiences to Unleash Your Literary Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Excitingly, the festival introduces four new experiences to enrich the literary journey. <strong>LitFest After Hours<\/strong> invites festival-goers to indulge in performances, games, activities, and food under the stars from February 1st to 4th.<\/p>\n<p>Discover Talks offers free lectures exploring diverse topics, from the Spiderverse to Chinese mythology, the Arabic language, and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>Families with little bookworms can immerse themselves in <strong>LitFest Families,<\/strong> featuring top-notch children&#8217;s storytellers and illustrators spanning various genres. University and high school students are encouraged to join Youth Day, a day tailored for the curious mind, covering themes from artificial intelligence to literature, business, and sustainability, all anchored in Arabic culture.<\/p>\n<p>Stay in the loop with the latest updates by following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emirateslitfest\/\"><strong>@emirateslitfest<\/strong><\/a> on social media, and don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to dive into the world of literature and be inspired by the incredible lineup at the Emirates Literature Festival 2024!<\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: a1d15049-b0c2-40dd-8520-8d8857e4d9c7 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark your calendars and get ready for a literary extravaganza! The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is making a grand return from January 31st to February 6th, 2024. 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