Children’s Book Writing Workshop during the Accra World Book Capital 2023-2024

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Welcome to the Children’s Book Writing Workshop, a prestigious literary event taking place during the Accra World Book Capital from April 2023 to April 2024. Organized by Muna Kalati, a renowned literary organization in Ghana, in partnership with the Ghana Books Development Council, this workshop offers a unique opportunity for students to cultivate their writing and illustrating skills and showcase their creativity to the world.

Objective: The workshop aims to equip children aged 8 to 14 years with the skills and knowledge to develop their writing and illustrating talents, promote their work during the World Book Capital, and encourage creative expression. It also aims to promote the literary culture in Ghana and showcase the talents of Ghanaian children globally.

Workshop Details:

• Duration: Four weeks, with sessions held for four days every week during the vacation period.
• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to Writing and Illustration (1 week)
  • Writing and Illustration (1 week)
  • Writing and Illustration Plans (1 week)
  • Finalizing Writing and Illustration Projects (1 week)
  • Each cohort limited to 50 students.
  • Cost per student: $50.

Benefits for Partnering Schools:

• Increased visibility and recognition as a school that promotes literacy and creative writing.
• Opportunity to showcase the school to the world.
• 20% discount for each registered student.
• Four weeks (16 sessions) of intense coaching with an additional week of free consultation services.
• Instructional guide and writing kits.
• One-month access to Youscribe.
• Student stories may be published in Muna Kalati Magazine and showcased during the AWBC.
• Free (Twi or Ga), and English vocabulary catalog.

We invite schools to partner with us by hosting the workshop on their premises. By doing so, schools will receive a 20% discount for each registered student and gain valuable publicity. The entire workshop will be documented, further enhancing the school’s visibility.

Join us in providing your students with a unique opportunity to develop their writing and illustrating talents and promote their work to the world. To inquire and register your school, please contact us at programs@munakalati.org. We look forward to collaborating with you to make this workshop a resounding success.