Book Week in Uganda
Thursday 3 November 2011
UDS has been busy doing its bit for Uganda’s annual National Book Week.
Events are held up and down the country during Book Week, which celebrates reading and literacy in all its forms.
It all began back in 1997, and this year saw a book fair in the capital, Kampala; children’s book tents in towns and villages throughout the land; and reading events in local libraries. The emphasis is on the joy and pleasure of reading, as well as its educational value.
This year’s book week ran from 10-15 October, under the theme “Bridging the Gaps”. UDS’ input got off to an early start, with a visit by our Executive Director Rita Epodoi, who visited St Kizito Primary School in Kamuli. She called for the continued expansion of a reading and writing culture - and these children seem to be taking notice!
Read the Kamuli Blog to find what else happened during book week.