Our author, Alya Al Shehhi will be at stand number L5 - Hall 6 of Austin Macauley Publishers, signing copies of her book My Grandfather Was at the Sharjah International Book Fair, Expo Centre Sharjah, Al Khan area, Al Taawun Street on Tuesday, 11th November 2025 at 6:00 PM.

Meet your favourite author and get your book signed!

My Grandfather Was is an emotional tribute to a beloved grandfather. Alya in this book wrote about losing someone close and the love that never really fades. She with her words touched on grief, memory and the quiet comfort that faith can bring. It’s a personal touch of how we hold on to the people we love…even after they’re gone.

Alya Al Shehhi was born in Dubai in 2001. She is an Emirati writer and Human Resources professional. She has a passion for reading and travelling to new places. My Grandfather Was is her way of keeping a cherished memory alive and share her journey of love and remembrance with others.

Come meet Alya Al Shehhi at Stand Number L5!