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International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) is a non-profit...
May 25, 20233 min read
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Digibooks Ghana Limited
Digibooks Ghana Limited Digibooks Ghana Limited is a reputable printing and publishing company that has been serving customers since its...
May 25, 20232 min read
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EPP Book Services
EPP Books Services EPP Books Services, established in 1991, started as a small bookshop in Accra, Ghana, and has since grown into a...
May 25, 20232 min read
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Gyimah Gariba
Gyimah Gariba Gyimah Gariba, a highly talented book illustrator, was born and raised in Ghana and currently resides in Canada, where he...
May 25, 20232 min read
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35 Organisations Working to Promote Children and Youth Literacy in Africa
Cet article présente 35 organisations engagées dans la promotion de l'alphabétisation des enfants et des jeunes en Afrique, contribuant
Aug 29, 20227 min read
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All summer long, "Comics’’ portray the famous scriptwriters of the 9th art. Episode 3: Appollo, son of Africa and islander.
All summer long, "Comics’’ portray the famous scriptwriters of the 9th art. Episode 3: Appollo, son of Africa and islander
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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“Girls need more books on puberty and financial independence... ” – Mariska Araba Taylor-Darko
Girls need more books on puberty and financial independence... ” – Mariska Araba Taylor-Darko
Jul 22, 202211 min read
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Baby Bubble or The Importance of a Baby's First Words
Baby Babble is the result of a fruitful collaboration between writer Katherine Graham, illustrator Nicola Anne Smith, editor Nicola...
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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Sensitive Proofreading: The New Editorial Expertise That Lurks in Africa
Sensitive Proofreading
Jul 19, 20225 min read
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I have written 22 books for children" Michelle TANON-LORA
Michelle TANON-LORA
Jul 19, 20228 min read
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5 Important Figures of Children’s Literature in Senegal
5 Important Figures of Children’s
Jul 19, 20226 min read
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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.
Apr 12, 20226 min read
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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, et
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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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
Mar 26, 20222 min read
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An African children’s book that explains the science of skin colour
Skin We Are In is a landmark South African book for children (and grown-ups) on the subject of skin colour. Published in 2018, it was co-authored by an artist and a scientist, both South African luminaries – the author Sindiwe Magona and the anthropologist and palaeobiologist Nina Jablonski. Here they talk about how – and why – the book came about.
Apr 7, 20204 min read
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Nigerian-Canadian mom writes inspirational children’s book about legendary Queen Idia of Benin Kingdom
Considered the first Queen Mother of Benin, Idia was the mother of Esigie, the Oba (king) of Benin between 1504 and 1550. A great warrior and wise queen, she is believed to have saved the entire kingdom of Benin in a time of war and turmoil. Thanks to Nigerian-Canadian author Ekiuwa Aire, children can now relive the highly revered Nigerian queen’s story from a real African perspective.
Feb 21, 20205 min read
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How producing children's books in local african languages accelerates the decolonizing process—Elinor Sisulu
Sisulu says the best marketing for a book is other people’s opinions, and thus the foundation’s website is a review hub and search engine for children’s books in South Africa’s 11 languages. On the site are a range of picture books, fables and tales, poetry, rhymes and riddles as well as educational books (fiction and nonfiction). Puku also stages a number of events such as the Puku Story Competition and the Story Festival.
Dec 24, 20195 min read
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There is only one bookshop in the Gambia with a good collection of children's books: Dr. Anna Stelthove-Fend
Frau Dr. Anna Stelthove-Fend, who has tremendously contributed to facilitate access to quality children's books in The Gambia by...
Oct 24, 20194 min read
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Muna Kalati was represented at the IBBY Africa Regional Meeting on Illustrations in Children’s Books
From the 29th August 2019 to 1st September 2019, Christian Elongué, founder of Muna Kalati, presented the work of the organisation during...
Sep 1, 20195 min read
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