ABOUT
ALL AFRiCAN BOOK FAIR

Fourth Edition

MISSION & VISION.

Our goal with this annual fair is to bridge the large diversity margin in the children's book publishing field and to aid in the reading deficiency in Ghana.

With a strong Educational Programme of virtual events and sessions for school children, teens and the public, the ALL AFRiCAN Book Fair organised by Grace Dorcas Annan and Gracie Grace Reads is looking to provide an ideal forum for educators and educational publishers to come together, share ideas and do business.

VENUE & ACCESS.

Publishers, illustrators, graphic designers, literary agents, authors, translators, mobile developers, licensors and licensees, packagers, printers, distributors, audiobook professionals, booksellers, brands, librarians and teachers are invited to the event to experience the world of modern Ghanaian books and multimedia products, bringing the best of illustrations and new trends in publishing for children and young people to its fond community of professionals.

KEYWORDS
aabf 2025.

COLLABORATION - Wo Nsa Da Mu A

"If your hands are in the dish" is the literal translation of the Adinkra symbol Wo Nsa Da Mu A. The symbol stands for participatory democracy, democratic pluralism, and pluralism in government. It emphasises the significance of allowing everyone to have a say in the process of making decisions. It inspires people to become actively involved in the communities in which they live, to communicate their thoughts and ideas, and to collaborate for the benefit of all. It also serves as a reminder that everyone is responsible for their actions and that we are all accountable for the roles we play in society.

COMMUNITY - Nkonsonkonson

(depicts two links in a chain). Nkonsonkonson represents unity, community, and the strength that comes from each.

CAPACITY - Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo

Help me and let me help you. A symbol of cooperation and interdependence. From the aphorism, “Boa me na me mmoa wo,” to wit “, Help me and let me help you”, or, “Benkum dware nifa na nifa nso adware benkum,” to wit, “The left (hand) washes the right and the right washes the left.”

Message from Organizer

When I was growing up I wanted to be a detective, a carpenter, a globe trotter, own a castle and be an amazing wife.

That is to tell you just how free of what I thought was possible, all because of books.

The more hours of TV the African child watches, the fewer options they think to have in life. The contents are definitely one-sided.

Creating AABF, which is primarily for African creatives is my quantifiable action to take after a lot of individual conversations about book inclusion, deficiency and lack of effort in our region.

We as Africans have a lot of stories to share and read amongst ourselves.