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Children’s Book Drive - ‘’SANKOFA READS’’
Children’s Book Drive - ‘’SANKOFA READS’’
Project Category:
Creative Arts & Media
Book Drive
This project combines storytelling, cultural learning, and community impact through a two-part initiative: a children’s book creation and a book drive to support literacy in rural Ghana.
The first part focuses on developing an original children’s book titled Kofi’s Playground, inspired by Ghanaian culture, everyday childhood experiences, and themes of emotional wellbeing. The book will include storytelling, simple mental health messaging, and interactive activities that encourage reflection, creativity, and confidence in children.
The second part is a book and stationery drive that mobilizes resources to support students in public basic schools. The long-term vision is to use proceeds from the book and storytelling campaign to sustainably fund the collection and distribution of educational materials.
This project is driven by the belief that access to stories shapes imagination, identity, and confidence. By combining creative expression with tangible support, the project aims to both inspire and equip children to see possibilities within themselves.
Project Lead(s)
Project Lead(s)
G'mari Ashton
Key Objectives & Goals
Key Objectives & Goals
Develop and complete a culturally relevant children’s book draft
Focus on Ghanaian identity, play, and emotional expression
Include 1–2 interactive elements (questions, activities, reflection prompts)
Pilot storytelling sessions in at least 1–2 Schools of Dreams communities
Test content directly with children
Gather feedback from teachers and students
Launch a small-scale book and stationery drive
Identify specific school needs (not random donations)
Begin collection through personal networks and storytelling campaign
Design a simple fundraising pathway
Position the book as a long-term fundraising tool
Explore digital sharing, pre-orders, or storytelling content
Raise awareness about literacy + mental wellbeing in children
Use media (photos, short videos, storytelling clips)
Share real community context, not generic messaging
Passion Project Presentation.pptxProject Purpose & Personal Motivation
Project Purpose & Personal Motivation
As a kid I grew up reading a lot. My mom used to read to me and my sister every night before we slept. Reading and listening to stories made an impact on my imagination and is the reason I am so creative today. I want to share and impact kids to see that within themselves through books and education.
Community Connection & Local Engagement
Community Connection & Local Engagement
The project is inspired by direct exposure to school environments in Ghana, where access to engaging, culturally relevant reading materials is limited.
I will:
Engage students through storytelling sessions
Speak with teachers about literacy gaps and learning needs
Observe how children interact with stories and creative activities
This ensures the book is not created in isolation but shaped by real context.
Learning Goals & Skill Development
Learning Goals & Skill Development
I am developing:
Storytelling & narrative development
Creative writing for children
Cultural interpretation & adaptation
Facilitation (working with children)
Basic project design (book + drive + fundraising)
Content creation (if documented properly)
Project Feasibility & Timeline
Project Feasibility & Timeline
Weeks 1–2 (Already started)
Refine concept
Outline book structure (characters, themes, story arc)
Weeks 3–6
Write first draft of the book
Engage with children informally to test ideas
Start identifying school needs for book drive
Weeks 7–9
Run 1–2 storytelling sessions
Refine book based on feedback
Begin small collection effort (books/stationery)
Weeks 10–11
Finalize draft
Organize and document collected materials
Prepare presentation
Week 12
Present project (story + impact + lessons)
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