It seems like I have just opened a door to a brand new world.
It is truly amazing! There are over 325 million Arabs and 95% are just beginning the journey to literacy… AND they are all at the Book Fair in Abu Dhabi. Those who are readers enthusiastically guide newbies through the aisles and help them explore the tens of thousands of books on display. There is a passion similar to early micro shows from 1980! Everything is new and exciting
The majority of the Emiratis (those from the Emirates) devour the color and excitement. They attend workshops; they ask really good questions. They are really enjoying themselves.
And so am I. Working with my colleagues from AEP, I am finding out a lot about things that are brand new to me and reestablishing communication lines with a few old friends who are pioneers.
All this and the city, the dazzle, the desert, the heat, the freshness.
Thanks, Abu Dhabi
- Dick Casabonne
