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!
ER signs contract with local children’s books authors
Our President, Malcolm Clark, and Board Member Dr. Laurie Curtis, Chair of the Book Centered Learning Committee, and Country Director Yemisrach Worku met with the five newly “sponsored” well known local children’s books authors. Ethiopia Reads signed royalty agreement with them to reprint their masterpieces and distribute to schools and libraries free of charge. They will collect their royalty payments … Read More
Children’s Book of the Year – Hohe Award
Ethiopia Reads is honored to have sponsored this year’s Best Children’s Book Award. Congratulations to the book The Tailor and the Four Mice by Behailu Gebre-Egiziabher for winning the 4th Annual Best Children’s Book of the Year from library organization, The HoHe Award! Pictured below is our Country Director awarding the prize to the winning author. The other wonderful nominees included: The Bike … Read More
3rd Annual Children’s Reading Summit
Ethiopia Reads’ 3rd Children’s Reading Summit was an amazing success! It continues to be the only venue for educators in Ethiopia to come together to discuss, analyze the latest research and brainstorm solutions regarding children literacy in Ethiopia. We worked with the Ministry of Education and the National Archives and Library Agency with featured expert speakers from both organizations as … Read More
2nd Annual Seattle Walk/Run
Friends of Ethiopia Reads Seattle will be hosting the 2nd Run/Walk fun event at Green Lake in Seattle, Washington on Saturday September 17, 2022. The event is designed to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Ethiopia Reads’ work and to show our solidarity and support for the cause of children’s literacy in Ethiopia. All proceeds will go to the Ethiopia … Read More
ER Cofounder Jane Kurtz awarded for her work with Ethiopian Children
60+ years ago, a young Jane Kurtz was raised with her siblings in a far away magical place called Maji in southwest Ethiopia. She grew up to become one of the ultimate creative minds and literacy champion for Ethiopian children! We couldn’t be prouder of Ethiopia Reads’ Cofounder, longtime leader and Advisor @JaneKurtz on her award by @IBBYINT as IBBY-iRead … Read More
ER’s IDP work featured on World Bank site
In the words of one parent: “The biggest help we need from you is education for our children, because only an educated person can get to a better place”.
