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2 DAYS TO GO
Book Hangout 2026 is almost here

We’re 2 days out from gathering young readers, writers, and thinkers for a day built around African stories and bold ideas.

This is where curiosity turns into confidence, and every child gets to see their voice in the story.

What to expect:
Author meetups | Creative writing labs | Book exchanges | Live readings | More

Keep spreading the word. Every share brings us closer to a room full of kids who think critically and speak boldly.

Quick question:
What’s one book that changed how you see the world?
Tell us in the comments 👇

Happy Children's Day

It's officially 3 Days to our Hangout... Yippee!!!!

Today is an opportunity to pray for children all around the world especially those in the hands of wicked men.

We pray that God who delivers will save them. Amen. We receive those children back and well. Amen

Happy Children's Day.

4 DAYS TO GO
Book Hangout 2026 is almost here

Only 4 days left until we gather young readers, writers, and thinkers for a day dedicated to African stories and big ideas. This is the space where curiosity turns into confidence, and where every child sees that their voice belongs in the story.

What to expect:
Author meetups | Creative writing labs | Book exchanges | Live readings | More

Keep sharing the word. Every post brings us closer to filling the room with kids who think critically and speak boldly.

Quick question:
What’s one book that changed how you see the world?
Tell us in the comments 👇

YoungReaders

5 DAYS TO GO
Book Hangout 2026 is almost here

Only 5 days left until we gather young readers, writers, and thinkers for a day dedicated to African stories and big ideas.

Keep sharing the word. Every post brings us closer to filling the room with kids who think critically and speak boldly.

Quick question:
What’s one book that changed how you see the world?
Tell us in the comments 👇

🏛️CHILDHOOD AUTHORS HALL OF FAME
Inductee: Nnedi Okorafor

She brought African futures to the world with science fiction and fantasy rooted in our culture, myths, and reality. Her stories prove that juju and technology can coexist, and that African characters belong at the center of every imagination.

📚 Must-reads for young readers:
Akata Witch | Binti | Lagoon | Who Fears Death | + more

Let’s raise readers who see themselves as inventors, heroes, and storytellers of tomorrow.

_Quick challenge for you:_
Which Nnedi Okorafor book should a first-time reader start with?
Tell us in the comments 👇

6 DAYS TO GO
Book Hangout 2026 is almost here

Only 6 days left until we gather young readers, writers, and thinkers for a day dedicated to African stories and big ideas.

What to expect:
Author meetups | Creative writing labs | Book exchanges | Live readings | More

Keep sharing the word. Every post brings us closer to filling the room with kids who think critically and speak boldly.

Quick question:
What’s one book that changed how you see the world?
Tell us in the comments

🏛️ 9 DAYS TO GO
Book Hangout 2026 is getting closer

Only 9 days left until we bring young readers, storytellers, and bold ideas together for a day that puts African voices at the center. This is where curiosity meets courage, and where the next generation learns that their stories matter.

📚 _What’s in store:
Author meetups | Creative writing labs | Book exchanges | Live readings | + more

Keep spreading the word. Every share gets us closer to a room full of kids who think critically and speak confidently.

Quick check-in:
Which book are you hoping to see on the table this year?
Drop it below 👇

🏛️ 10 DAYS TO GO
Book Hangout 2026 is almost here

We’re 10 days away from gathering readers, thinkers, and future changemakers for a day of stories, ideas, and growth.

This is more than an event. It’s a chance to put powerful books in young hands and open conversations that shape how they see themselves and the world.

📚 What to expect:
Author sessions | Storytelling workshops | Book giveaways | Critical thinking challenges + more

Let’s make these last 10 days count. Invite a young reader, share the word, and get ready to shape the next generation of voices.

Quick check-in:
What are you most excited for at Book Hangout 26?
Tell us below 👇

🏛️ CHILDHOOD AUTHORS HALL OF FAME
Inductee: Chinua Achebe

He gave the world stories that changed how Africa is seen and told. As the father of modern African literature, Achebe’s work blends sharp cultural truth with powerful storytelling, helping young readers understand identity, colonial history, and the strength of their own voice.

📚 Must-reads for young readers:
Things Fall Apart | Arrow of God | No Longer at Ease | Chike and the River | + more

Let’s raise readers who value truth, respect culture, and understand that there’s always more than one side to a story.

Quick challenge for you:
Which Chinua Achebe book or quote first made you see things differently?
Tell us in the comments 👇

🏛️ CHILDHOOD AUTHORS HALL OF FAME
Inductee: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

She gave the world bold, fearless stories that put African voices at the center. Her writing blends sharp truth with deep humanity, opening young readers’ eyes to identity, history, and the power of telling your own story.

📚 Must-reads for young readers:
Mama’s Sleeping Scarf | Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions | Half of a Yellow Sun (YA edition) | + more

Let’s raise readers who think critically, speak confidently, and aren’t afraid to challenge the single story.

Quick challenge for you:
Which Chimamanda book or essay first got you thinking differently?
Tell us in the comments