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Chatting with Ethiopian secondary school students about CODE's Burt Award for African Young Adult Literature.
CODE
For more than 60 years, CODE has promoted literacy and learning by increasing access to locally relevant, high quality reading materials and qualified educators. CODE supports the development of books for both pleasure reading and learning, publishing industries throughout Africa, school libraries, and teacher training.
IBBY Canada
IBBY Canada is one of more than 70 national sections of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), a non-profit organization that supports access to books and literacy programs, highlights high quality children's literature through its prestigious awards, and recognizes the power of children’s books to bridge cultures and promote peace.
IBBY's Children in Crisis Fund
Stewarded by IBBY International, this program provides support for children whose lives have been disrupted through war, civil disorder, or natural disaster. This support includes the therapeutic use of books and storytelling and the creation or replacement of book collections that are appropriate to the situation.