World kids’ literature month is a month to celebrate literature for kids and teens across the world.
It usually takes place in the month of September during which we take time to find out about global reading for children especially fiction and non-fiction books
It is also a period dedicated to shine a light on diverse are of children’s publishing.
Background
World Kid Lit Month was launched in 2016 by global literature experts Marcia Lynx Qualey, Lawrence Schimel and Alexandra Büchler
PAN- AFRICAN WRITERS ASSOCIATION
The Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA) has decided to join in the celebration of world kids literature month to create awareness of existing children’s book that have been translated from other languages into English and to also create a platform for writers to exhibit their books.
The event will take place on Tuesday September 28th, 2021 at 10am GMT
All lovers of literature can join us via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 864 1139 8853
Passcode: 600050
The event will also be streamed on our Facebook page (Pan- African Writers Association)
World Kids Literature Month: THE PAWA VERSION will be celebrated in grand style with various activities such as reading, workshops and a lot of educative games.
It is primordial to note that prominent personalities like Ambassadors and UN representative will be present to read books authored by writers from their respective countries.
It will be a great platform for your children to connect and learn more about the international world via literature.
