OHBD in the Community

Open Hearts Big Dreams Ready Set Go Books Gourmand "Best in the World"

Jane Kurtz work with OHBD is recognized by IBBY

Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Ellenore Angelidis for OHBD Innovation Centers

Association for Library Services for Children Winter 2020 Edition: Open Hearts Big Dreams, an American nonprofit group based in Seattle, works to increase literacy rates in Ethiopia Children and Libraries.pdf

From Ancestories:

Ethiopia is a breathtaking country, rich in culture and history. It's home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, a unique culture that hasn't been changed by modern civilizations, and one of the oldest countries on earth.

We took the time to curate this collection of Ethiopian books for kids. This list is by no means exhaustive, nor is it meant to be the only reading material your children will ever need. But we hope they'll be able to spark an interest in Ethiopian culture.

From BookRiot: If you enjoy — need, even — a cup of hot coffee to wake up each morning, there is a high chance you are consuming a drink that originated in Ethiopia. Known for its delicious coffee beans, gold medallists, and rock-hewn churches, Ethiopia is home to 117 million people, making it the 12th most populous country in the world (2nd in Africa), and it borders several countries: Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, Sudan, and Djibouti. If this is all new info to you, and you would like to get to know Ethiopia more closely, travel and experiencing the country’s culture is always the best choice. This is not, however, an option widely available to everyone, so what we are presenting with the list below is your second-best option: to learn more about this wonderful country through Ethiopian books.

We have fiction and nonfiction, books for children, and for adults; 19 Ethiopian books to choose from — some of which were the recipients of renowned awards. Let’s dive into them.

1. Best New Ethiopia History Books To Read In 2022 - BookAuthority 

2. Storybooks in Ethiopia: a “Flashlight Beam” of Hope (worldbank.org)

3. Ready Set Go Books: A Literacy Project in Ethiopia – Hewitt Learning
4. Read@Home World Bank: Read@Home (worldbank.org)
5. Planet Picture Book: Ready Set Stories From Ethiopia 
6. Rebekah Gienapp: Let's learn about Ethiopia: best children's books 
7. Mully Lingua: Amharic Exercise with Happiest Herder in the Land
8. OldWomenInAVan: Multicultural Children's Books (Where's My Pencil, Trouble)
9. Jane Kurtz: Ready Set Illustrate; Ready Set Go Books
10. Ethio-Fresh: Ready Set Go Books
11. All Things Habesha: Causes OHBD DC Chapter
12. Ethiopia Reads: Local Language Books; Reaching More Ethiopian Children

Reporting about The Busy Little Bee

• Monarch Annapolis' book project
• https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2019/11/05/anne-arundel-county-students-publish-childrens-book/
• https://www.wbaltv.com/article/monarch-academy-students-book-the-busy-little-bee/29727901

1. BlackNews.com: 14-Year-Old Black Author of 8 Books Partners With Ethiopian Literacy Expert Who Has Been Honored with a Prestigious International Award (blacknews.com) 
2. BlackNews.com: ReadySetGo Books, a publisher of books spotlighting Ethiopian stories and languages, set to release 100th book
3. Black News Scope: 100th Book That Spotlights Ethiopian stories
4. Ze-Habesha:  Highlighted Plow Nation as 100th RSG milestone book 
5. James Murua's African Literature Blog: Ready Set Go Books publishes "Letter From A Plow Nation."
6. Q.Me: American Corner in Jimma, Ethiopia, Hosts Inaugural OHBD/Q.Me Cup Coding Competition

• OHBD Media Q&A doc