The Ghana Library Authority, Adwinsa Publications, and the Ministry of Education have celebrated World Children’s Day with the 2025 Adwinsa Children’s Book and Arts Festival, highlighting literacy, creativity, and child development.
Festival Marks a Strong Commitment to Children’s Literacy
The Ghana Library Authority, working in partnership with Adwinsa Publications Ghana and under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, has commemorated World Children’s Day with the 2025 Adwinsa Children’s Book and Arts Festival. The event focused on promoting reading, creativity, and literary appreciation among children across the country.
Held as part of the national effort to advance child development through books and the arts, the festival brought together authors, policymakers, educators and cultural advocates who continue to encourage a vibrant reading culture.
Distinguished Personalities Inspire Young Readers
The festival welcomed a number of notable guests whose engagement added depth to the day’s activities. They included Hon John Dumelo, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Mr Albert Koomson, National Director of Ghana Reads, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, author and broadcaster, Kafui Danku, Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, and designer and author Linda Ampah.
Their participation underscored the importance of supporting children’s literacy as part of national development. Each guest shared experiences and encouraged young readers to cultivate curiosity and steady reading habits.
A Day of Books, Performance and Hands-On Learning
This year’s festival offered a mix of creative and learning-based activities designed to engage children at different reading levels. Highlights of the programme included:
- The unveiling of The Talking Pot
- Book dramatisation
- Poetry and spoken-word sessions
- Book readings and interactive discussions
- Reading clinics led by literacy specialists
- A range of children’s performances and art-based activities
These activities helped children experience literature beyond the page while nurturing confidence, imagination and expressive skills.
Strengthening the Reading Culture Nationwide
The Ghana Library Authority noted that the annual festival forms part of its broader strategy to expand access to books and creative learning opportunities. By working closely with publishers, schools and community partners, the Authority aims to build a reading society that supports academic success and lifelong learning.
Adwinsa Publications reaffirmed its commitment to producing children’s literature that reflects Ghanaian stories and encourages early engagement with books.
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