What's the story?

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• Only 4% of schools in Sierra Leone have access to a library.

• Reading is typically limited to school textbooks & notes.

• most young children can only be seen reading in class or when they are preparing for tests & exams.

• The culture of reading for pleasure has been lost over time.

• With limited books available especially for early grade reading, children are not fluent in English which is the language of instruction at school. This adversely affects cognitive development & overall school performance.