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ONE HOUSE. A STORY THAT TRAVELED THE WORLD.
From the memories of Boyd Street to international literary recognition, Cobby M. Williams brings The House on Boyd Street to the Sharjah International Book Fair 2026.
Nominated for Best International Non-Fiction Book at the Sharjah International Book Fair Awards, this deeply personal memoir explores family, identity, resilience, and the meaning of home.
Meet the Author & Get Your Copy Signed
Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Time: 4:00–4:30 PM
Venue: Austin Macauley Publishers, Hall 4, Stand U18, Expo Centre Sharjah
Join Cobby for a special book signing, discover the story behind The House on Boyd Street, and take home a personally signed copy.
Come for the book. Stay for the conversation.
Upcoming Author Events & Speaking Engagements
BEYOND THE PAGES: A Conversation with Cobby M. Williams
Join author, educator, and keynote speaker Cobby M. Williams for conversations about storytelling, identity, resilience, leadership, and the experiences that shape who we become.
Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Canadian University Dubai, UAE
Discover the stories behind The House on Boyd Street, nominated for Best International Non-Fiction Book at the Sharjah International Book Fair Awards.
Join Cobby for an engaging conversation about writing, memory, family, identity, and the power of sharing our stories.
Speaking Topics
Leading Through Change
Education Beyond the Classroom
Leading Through Change
Helping people navigate uncertainty with clarity and purpose.
Resilient Leadership
Education Beyond the Classroom
Leading Through Change
Leading with courage when the path forward isn't obvious.
Education Beyond the Classroom
Education Beyond the Classroom
Every Ending Creates a Beginning
How teachers and leaders shape lives long after the lesson ends.
Every Ending Creates a Beginning
Every Ending Creates a Beginning
Every Ending Creates a Beginning
Lessons from resilience, setbacks, and starting again.
Building Communities That Matter
Every Ending Creates a Beginning
Building Communities That Matter
Leadership that creates lasting impact.
The Power of Story
Every Ending Creates a Beginning
Building Communities That Matter
Why our stories shape the way we lead, live, and serve.
