On April 11-12, 2024, Ethiopia Reads successfully held the 4th Children’s Reading Summit under the theme “Supporting Children in Early Learning”. Over 115 participants representing diverse institutions and backgrounds — ranging from schools and sub-cities to writers and publishers, ministry bureaus, government officials, international organizations, and professionals attended the event. We were lucky to have many early reading experts engaged … Read More
Authors Continue Creating Children’s Books at ER Workshop
Ethiopia Reads Board Member and author Elizabeth Spor Taylor ran the latest Advance Writing Workshop for Children’s Books this April. The Workshop preceded our 4th Children’s Reading Summit. In addition to Ethiopia Reads staff, 14 advance level writers attended the workshop to help the authors step-by-step to come up with concept books. In the month that followed since the workshop, … Read More
Special Children’s Workshop at Abrehot Library
Board Member and children’s book author Elizabeth Spor Taylor filled the gap in book writing by leading a hands-on workshops in Addis Ababa in April prior to Ethiopia Reads’ 4th Children Reading Summit. Elizabeth held a children’s workshop at the famous Abrehot Library entitled The Twins Babu and Buba Writing Project. About 50-60 enthusiastic primary school children accompanied by their … Read More
Ethiopian Press Covers the 4th Children’s Reading Summit
The Ethiopian Herald covered the 4th Reading Summit in the article “Fostering love for reading, bridging the path to a better future”. They interviewed ER staff Berhanu Girma and Board Member Dr. Laurie Curtis.
Supporting Education in Emergencies
Ethiopia Reads has experience, developed relationships and expertise in working directly with children, parents and educators across the country. We have access to stimulating and engaging books to keep their imaginations, hopes and dreams alive. Open Hearts Big Dreams, one of our longtime collaborating organizations, worked with us to prepare the OHBD-RSG bilingual mother tongue children’s books. Ethiopia Reads is … Read More
Calling All Book Clubs
Our friends in Kansas City, lead by Board Member Carol Settgast, are challenging other book clubs to support literacy in Ethiopia. This Love Literacy 2024 Book Club Challenge begins today on Valentine’s Day. Please join them in being a reading angel and love to Ethiopian children by donating here.
3rd Annual Seattle Run & Walk @ Green Lake
Ethiopian New Year (Meskerem) is fast approaching bringing with it renewed hope for peace, unity, and prosperity for all. This year, Friends of Ethiopia Reads in Seattle will be celebrating Meskerem and hosting the 3rd Annual Seattle Run & Walk @ Green Lake on September 23, 2023 at 9 am. This fun event is designed for all to enjoy! Whether … Read More
4th Children’s Reading Summit Set for April 11-12, 2024
The 4th Children’s Reading Summit: Bringing Enthusiasm to Reading and Educational Professionals Ethiopia Reads’ 4th National Children’s Reading Summit in Addis Ababa will be held on April 11 – 12, 2024. The previous years’ summits brought together our staff and literacy experts with educators, literacy specialists, writers, researchers and policymakers. This is the only opportunity in Ethiopia for this kind … Read More
Order your stylish ER gear
We have relaunched an Ethiopia Reads Shop on Bonfire just in time for the 2022 holiday season. All the profits from the purchases from the sales come back directly to Ethiopia Reads. We have short sleeves tees, long sleeves tees, hoodies, and tote bags. They are available with the classic Ethiopia Reads logo or with an angel. Apparel are available … Read More
DIY bookmark
Do you need a cool bookmark for your readings? Click on the picture and print this one at home!
