When children grow up in multilingual or international environments, learning to read in a second language becomes an important part of their education. But reading in another language isn’t easy.

Children’s literature in Africa is going through an exciting transformation. Across the continent, more and more people are recognizing the powerful role that books play in the early years of a child’s life.

Education is seen as a process of simply filling a child’s mind with facts and figures. But true learning — transformational learning — opens the mind. It encourages children to ask questions, consider different perspectives, and stay curious. It invites them to challenge assumptions and embrace new ideas.

In a world overflowing with information, our culture risks fading into the background. With global influences shaping young minds daily, we face the real challenge of raising a generation that may become disconnected from their roots.

The article provides a report of the workshop that was held on the 14th -15th November, 2024 at the Catholic Boys Basic School in Saltpond.

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