Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) and the Oxford University Press (OUP), in collaboration with Foundation Open Society Institute (FOSI) Pakistan, are delighted to announce the Children’s Literature Festival (CLF) for the children of Lahore and, subsequently, for those of other cities of Pakistan. It aims to promote reading, creativity, and critical thinking among children. The CLF is an exciting initi
ative aimed at creating an interest in children in books, reading, writing, authors, and literature and to lure them. It is a part of our ongoing efforts to lure them into experiencing the joys and rewards of reading for pleasure and information. This is also a part of OUP’s ongoing effort to develop a taste for reading among the children of Pakistan, and entice them into savouring the pleasures offered by books. An exciting and fun-filled programme is planned for the CLF. It will feature talks and readings by famous children’s writers, provide opportunities for children to listen to their favourite books being read and discussed, attend classes on creative writing, learn about bookmaking, write book reviews, attend puppet shows and children’s theatre, and participate in many other fascinating activities related to reading. For educators, the programme is designed to create a better understanding of using books for triggering children’s imaginations. There will be sessions on local languages to popularize mother tongue learning in Pakistan. CLF will be a two-day festival to be held on 25 and 26 November 2011. The venue will be the Children’s Library Complex at Shahra-e-Aiwan-e-Tijarat (next to Bagh–e-Jinnah). Children and educators from all over the country will attend the CLF as participants. On the guest list will be local and international celebrities, authors, publishers and several vibrant personalities relevant to the occasion. For More information Contact:
Falak Amjad
CLF Coordinator
[email protected]
