All things literacy and African children's books

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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....

Over the last couple of months, we have met people who have been thinking about publishing their own children’s books but do not know where to start. Sometimes the process...