Amahi gets a Library
Jedidiah Nhyiraba
Evans Korletey-Tene

Amahi is a small farming community in the Eastern part of Ghana.

There is only one public school in this community where all children attend.

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One morning, a group of volunteers from the regional capital visited the community. They realized that the school did not have a library.

This lowered the community's reading interest and literacy levels. The leader of the group thought of a way to help.

2

The group introduced the community members and leadership to the African Storybook Reader App.

With their internet router, they installed the App for households that had a smart phone. They also downloaded storybooks.

3

Every household now has a smart library in their house and on the go.

Children were found reading during their leisure hours.

4

Parents were now able to read with their children.

Those who could not read, enjoyed seeing their children reading out loud and explaining the stories to them.

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The volunteer group donated some tablets to enrich library time in the school.

Reading sessions in school became fun and interesting.

6

Several months of high reading interest in the community showed positive change.

Pupils were able to read fluently in English and the Akwapim Twi, the local language.

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Community leaders took it upon themselves to support reading.

They engaged groups of pupils daily to sustain their reading interest.

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Amahi gets a Library
Author - Jedidiah Nhyiraba
Illustration - Evans Korletey-Tene, Meta AI
Language - English
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