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Success stories, behind-the-scenes looks at content creation, and opinion pieces on African children's media.
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Resource Mobilisation and Research Officer
Muna Kalati is recruiting a Resource Mobilisation and research Officer for a period of one year.
Literary Events Happening Across Africa and the World in the 2nd Half of 2022
The month of July is almost upon us and as usual; a myriad of literary events will be held around Africa and in other parts of the world. June through October are the hotbed months for celebrating the knowledge, talents and hitherto undiscovered worlds found in books and arts.
Together we’re strong, the story of Albertina Sisulu
The story of Albertina Sisulu is one of resilience, pliability, striving, and the greatness that the woman accomplished and achieved from her childhood and throughout her life as an adult. Liesl Jobson, through the book: Together we are strong, sets to bring out this historical figure.
From the Blank Page Syndrome to the Writing Syndrome: nine (9) Goals to Cure
The blank page syndrome can only be treated with writing syndrome.
Discovering Betty Café Littéraire: Condé Soumah's innovative initiative for the promotion of children's books in Guinea
Mrs. Condé Mabéty Soumah is an author of children's literature based in Guinea and promoter of the platform for the dissemination and promotion of reading and children's literature, Betty Café Littéraire.
We are recruiting a Knowledge Management Officer
Muna Kalati is recruiting a knowledge management Officer for a period of 1 year. He/she will be responsible for the identification, collection, formatting and diffusion of knowledge (text, audiovisual) around the children's book industry in Africa. The aim is to increase the visibility and recognition of Muna Kalati as a knowledge hub leader in the children's book industry in Africa. He or she will develop research partnerships with other associations, libraries, networks, etc in Africa and b...
Make children confident and dedicated to their dreams just like in Graça’s dream / Melissa Fagan
InGraça’s Dream, the author Melissa Fagan presents the life of a hard worker and dedicated young girl called Graça, born in a very challengi
Do You know what Storytelling Is?
Kongossa is part of storytelling, a component, but not the actual storytelling. There is nothing pejorative in the expression Kongossa. It simply means talking about the other person in his or her absence. In this sense, we have all practiced kongossa in one way or another.
Five techniques for introducing a child to reading and the application of knowledge
Children's books are full of knowledge that needs to be passed on to African children (medicine, gastronomy, legends, etc.). This knowledge can really enable children to develop gradually and become complete and qualified people later on.
How to Make Reading a Hobby for your Little One ?
On October 27, 2021 was held an experience sharing around the theme "how to make reading a hobby in your little one?" The organizer of the activity Nadine Mekougoum, sociologist and promoter of Harambee Africa shared her experience on the issue, on the Facebook page, Parents 2.0. She focused on her experience gained through exchanges with some families and her active participation in the Read'arts workshops. She came up with a few tips that parents can use.
African Books Collective, the only one-stop-shop for over 3000 books published in Africa
African Books Collective (ABC) is a not-for-profit cultural organization that markets and distributes African books, African writers, and...
“ Children’s literature is increasingly free from taboos – Andrea LIAO, Founder of Book the Future”
" Unhappy families move me the most ". Thoughts of Andrea LIAO, President & Founder of Book the Future“. All happy families are alike;...