Reading For Pleasure Conference:2026 Top Benefits of Reading for Pleasure

Welcome Address: Isobel Abulhoul, Emirates Literature Foundation

This welcome address sets the tone for the conference by celebrating the enduring value of books and the vital role of reading in a child’s development. It highlights reading for pleasure as a foundation for lifelong learning, curiosity, and wellbeing, and underscores the importance of fostering positive reading experiences from an early age.

Meet the Speakers