In 2021, renowned poet Chirikure Chirikure set up the Nemashakwe Community Library in Gutu district, Zimbabwe. Here he tells us more about the library and the needs it is addressing.
Read moreRexa teaches children to read at an after school camp. Here she tells us how this is helping not only the children's reading skills but hers too.
Read moreHer Majesty The Queen hosts a reception at St James's Palace in celebration of our 70th anniversary.
Read moreJoseph, a teacher and librarian in Liberia, shares how a school library is providing light in the darkness.
Read moreThis summer, it was was our pleasure to attend NBO Litfest in Nairobi. Find out more about the four-day festival here.
Read moreAccess to books both at school and at home is really important to girls like Faustina. She tells us how it can keep girls learning even when they’re not at school. This is her story.
Read moreEarlier this year, we were delighted to welcome novelist Priscilla Morris to our event at Hay Festival. Here, Priscilla shares her thoughts on the event.
Read morePhillimon knows that books help children dream of a brighter future - they helped him achieve his dream of becoming a teacher. This is his story.
Read moreFor Puleni, books have been a life-long companion. He shared with us the impact that reading has had on his life and his hopes for younger readers in Malawi.
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