Guide, Research
Global Book Alliance
Growing The Local Book Industry: The Experience ...

In Rwanda, Save the Children collaborated with education ministries, publishing industry stakeholders, schools, book sellers and libraries in order to strengthen existing systems and increase output and availability of quality local language children’s books. This ‘whole chain’ approach addresses every step of a book’s journey from authorship to child and emphasizes the need for sustainable, profitable industries which will guarantee availability of local-language, contextually relevant reading materials to support a culture of reading in the long term.

Growing The Local Book Industry: The Experience of a Publishing Collaborative in Rwanda
Guide, Research
Global Book Alliance
A Guide for Community Librarians: Reading ...

Developed by the Reading Comprehension Interest Group, this innovative guide is crafted to address the crucial need for enhancing children's engagement in reading and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices. It serves as a comprehensive toolkit aimed at empowering teachers, librarians, and community leaders to foster literacy and SEL skills in children through the nurturing environment of community libraries.

A Guide for Community Librarians: Reading Comprehension and Social Emotional Skills
Research
Global Book Alliance
Book Supply Chain Analysis: Nigeria

The Nigeria Book Supply Chain Analysis was commissioned to inform the work of the GBA as well as that of USAID Nigeria, the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Education, and other key development partners. The analysis was conducted in 2022 and focuses on the states of Adamawa, Sokoto, and Ebonyi and the cities of Ibadan and Abuja. The Nigeria SCA Addendum presents Market Analysis Book Survey (MABS) and Market Analysis Focus Group Discussion (MAFGD) reports that probe deeper into the status of essential reading books in the Nigerian education system.

Book Supply Chain Analysis: Nigeria
Research
Global Book Alliance
Book Supply Chain Analysis: Grenada

The Grenada Book Supply Chain Analysis was commissioned to inform the work of the GBA as well as that of USAID/Eastern and Southern Caribbean, the Grenada Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, and other key development partners. The analysis was conducted in 2022.

Book Supply Chain Analysis: Grenada
Guide
Global Book Alliance
Accessible Digital Textbooks using Universal ...

This document outlines the details of accessible digital textbooks (ADT), its benefits, and the ways it can be implemented in countries across the world. This initiative uses a universal design for learning that enhances the need for books like ADT not just for students with disabilities, but all students.

Accessible Digital Textbooks using Universal Design for Learning

books

Engaging the Private Sector Towards an Improved Literate Environment: A learning paper on book development in Rwanda

Engaging the Private Sector Towards an Improved Literate Environment: A learning paper on book development in Rwanda

Save the Children 2020

Drawing on a desk review of program reports, reviews and case stories from 2014-2018, as well as key informant interviews with Save the Children staff, this paper includes an in-depth examination of the support provided to the book sector and the ensuing achievements, challenges, and learning. It also includes forward-looking recommendations for future support to the local publishing industry in Rwanda and considerations for the replication of the Save the Children book development approach in disparate contexts.

Supplemental Topics from the Synthesis of USAID-funded Evaluations

Supplemental Topics from the Synthesis of USAID-funded Evaluations

USAID 2018

In this 2018 synthesis, ESP (Dominican Republic) found that the presence of libraries, combined with new books and reading competitions, contributed to positive reading outcomes and students' increased interest in and enthusiasm for reading.

Books, Buildings, and Learning Outcomes: An Impact Evaluation of World Bank Support to Basic Education in Ghana

Books, Buildings, and Learning Outcomes: An Impact Evaluation of World Bank Support to Basic Education in Ghana

World Bank 2004

This study showed that increasing the availability and quality of classrooms and instructional materials directly contributed to both educational attainment and achievement.