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.

Muna Kalati continues to make waves on the innovation stage, this time standing out at the Access Bank Women-Preneur Pitch-a-thon 2025 with a dynamic and passionate pitch delivered by Scortia Quansah, one of the rising stars of the Muna Kalati ambassador team. 

Muna Kalati, the Pan-African organization advancing children’s access to culturally relevant literature, recently presented its flagship educational technology platform, the Muna Kalati App, at the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) pitch event. This engagement offered a vital opportunity for international exposure, strategic feedback, and network expansion as Muna Kalati positions itself for future growth in global markets.