Author Robin Sharma on SIBF 2019 guest-list

Robin Sharma, the #1 worldwide bestselling author and leadership guru who shook up the corporate world with ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’, and is helping millions upgrade their lives with ‘The 5AM Club’, has been announced as one the top literary personalities at the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2019. Unveiling its 38th edition, the book fair will take place at the Sharjah Expo Centre from Oct 30 – Nov 9.

The celebrated influencer and adviser to billionaires, pro athletes and royalty will be talking about his most recent bestseller ‘The 5 am Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life’, among other topics on 9 November at the book fair.

Much to the delight of his massive fanbase and hardworking professionals in the UAE, Sharma will be bringing the insights only this rockstar leadership guru can offer to guide us in our pursuit of greater creativity, productivity, happiness and impact on the world around us.

Robin Sharma is one of the most sought-after speakers on the planet in the field of leadership and personal mastery. For over 20 years, he has been the go-to speaker for global organisations such as Nike, GE, Microsoft, FedEx, PwC, HP, Oracle, NASA, Yale University and YPO.

Sharma’s 13 books have topped bestseller lists, sold more than 15 million copies across 96 countries and his social media posts reach over 600 million people a year, making him a global benchmark when it comes to helping people do brilliant work, thrive amid change and realise their highest leadership capacities within their organisations.

The 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2019) will be a dream come true for book lovers, with more than 60 international authors and cultural personalities set to participate in the third largest book fair in the world.

SIBF 2019 will take place from October 30 to November 9 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), a prime feature of the fair each year is its extensive programme of seminars, speeches and panel discussions featuring renowned writers and novelists from around the world.

This year’s roster of celebrities includes America’s most-loved host, Steve Harvey, taking part as SIBF’s ‘Principal Guest of Honour’, Nobel Prize-winning Turkish author Orhan Pamuk and Mark Manson, a blogger, internet entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author whose books have reached #1 in 13 different countries, been translated into more than 50 languages and sold nine million copies worldwide.

Bestselling crime novelist and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, whose books were the basis of the popular television series ‘Bones’ will be present along with the author of the New York Times bestsellers ‘Nemesis’, ‘Genesis’ and ‘Chrysalis’, as well as the ‘Virals’ series, Brendan Reichs.

James Clear, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker and photographer, writes about habits and self-improvement. Elisabetta Dami is a bestselling children’s author from Italy whose Geronimo Stilton series have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than 180 million copies. Ibtihaj Muhammad, a champion Olympic fencer, author, speaker and entrepreneur from the USA, is the New York Times best-selling author of ‘ The THE PROUDEST BLUE, and her memoir, PROUD.

Bestselling thriller writer Steven James is the author of ‘The Queen’ and ‘Every Wicked Man’. Fabrice Jaumont is an award-winning educator, researcher and author from France. Ellah Wakatama Allfrey is a former deputy editor of Granta magazine and the founding publishing director of The Indigo Press. TEDx speaker Céline Santini has written 25 self-help books for adults and children.

Bernice L. McFadden is the author of 10 critically acclaimed novels including the award-winning ‘The Book of Harlan’. H.M. Naqvi is the award-winning author of ‘Home Boy’ and ‘The Selected Works of Abdullah the Cossack’. Editor and author Joanne C. Hillhouse has been listed on LitHub and has published six books. Internationally acclaimed award-winning educator, Stephen Ritz is the author of the best-selling book, ‘The Power of a Plant’, and the founder of Green Bronx Machine. Kathleen Antrim is an award-winning author, host and commentator.