All things literacy and African children's books
Oral storytelling: Benefits and limitations
Many African cultures used oral storytelling to entertain children and pass down beliefs, traditions, and moral values. With the rise of picture books, electronic gadgets, and the internet, oral storytelling...
Oral storytelling: Benefits and limitations
Many African cultures used oral storytelling to entertain children and pass down beliefs, traditions, and moral values. With the rise of picture books, electronic gadgets, and the internet, oral storytelling...
#BooksiesFavouriteFive: Booksie’s favourite Gha...
Booskie’s library and bookshop are stocked with books by some of the most creative children’s authors in Africa. We have books written by authors from more than 15 African countries...
#BooksiesFavouriteFive: Booksie’s favourite Gha...
Booskie’s library and bookshop are stocked with books by some of the most creative children’s authors in Africa. We have books written by authors from more than 15 African countries...
Methods for teaching children how to read
Learning to read can be a daunting task for most children. They are expected to master this skill by age 6 or 7 although some become reading champions by ages...
Methods for teaching children how to read
Learning to read can be a daunting task for most children. They are expected to master this skill by age 6 or 7 although some become reading champions by ages...
Highlights from Booksie’s 2021 Reading Camp
It’s been about a month since Booksie’s Holiday Reading Camp ended and we are still reeling from the whole experience. We welcomed 40 readers over the 7-week Camp and read...
Highlights from Booksie’s 2021 Reading Camp
It’s been about a month since Booksie’s Holiday Reading Camp ended and we are still reeling from the whole experience. We welcomed 40 readers over the 7-week Camp and read...
6 Ways to motivate children to read
“My child hates reading. Can you help?” “All she does is watch TV and watch TV. I want her to pick up a book and read.” “I don’t think my...
6 Ways to motivate children to read
“My child hates reading. Can you help?” “All she does is watch TV and watch TV. I want her to pick up a book and read.” “I don’t think my...
4 Useful African apps and programmes that foste...
Although we love physical books and will pick them over apps and videos anyday, at Booksie we are constantly searching for the best methods to teach children how to read....
4 Useful African apps and programmes that foste...
Although we love physical books and will pick them over apps and videos anyday, at Booksie we are constantly searching for the best methods to teach children how to read....