Books for Schools:, Improving Access to Supplementary Reading Materials in Africa

Limited access to books and to library services has had a profound effect on education in Africa. This book explores the provision of supplementary reading materials in a number of African countries. It reveals how high expectations, ambitious plans and individual efforts have frequently been stunted by inadequate planning, resources and infrastructure, and lack of follow-up in the form of training for teachers in teaching with books. Most of the studies conclude that the way forward is to develop a viable local publishing industry in tandem with improved training for teachers.