Holiday Reading Convention Dates: 5th–10th August 2026 Ages: 6–11 Years Old Holiday Reading Convention Dates: 5th–10th August 2026 Ages: 6–11 Years Old
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Kids (6-11yo)

Holiday Reading Convention

A lively holiday reading convention for children ages 6-11. Participants read, write, discuss books, discover Africa, build confidence and enjoy meaningful creative activities.

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Reading That Feels Like An Adventure

The Kids Holiday Reading Conventions are designed to make books exciting, social, practical and memorable. Each day gives young people room to read, think, write, speak, create and grow.

📚Guided Reading Adventures
✍🏾Creative Writing Prompts
🌍Know Mama Africa Sessions
🎤Book Reviews And Sharing

Every Child Finds A Way Into Books...

Kids

Read

Children enjoy age-friendly books, read-aloud moments, book conversations and simple reading challenges.

Kids

Reflect

Children engage ideas, themes, questions, life lessons and values drawn from books and stories.

Kids

Create

Children write, illustrate, review, present and grow confidence as young African storytellers.

Convention Signature Moments

Book/Author Of The Day

A featured book or guest author anchors the day and gives children something meaningful to discuss.

Read With Me

Children enjoy guided reading moments that make books less lonely and more delightful.

Young Reviewer

Participants learn how to respond to books through simple reviews, presentations and reflections.

Story Builder

Young readers are encouraged to become young writers by turning ideas into stories and creative pieces.

Convetion Schedule

Each day combines reading culture, African discovery, creative response and joyful participation from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Wednesday 5th
Opening, Reading Culture And Book Discovery
Know Mama Africa: Kenya 🇰🇪
10 AM – 12 PM
Thursday 6th
Reading Aloud, Listening Well And Sharing Ideas
Know Mama Africa: Uganda 🇺🇬
10 AM – 12 PM
Friday 7th
Book Reviews, Reflection And Creative Responses
Know Mama Africa: South Africa 🇿🇦
10 AM – 12 PM
Saturday 8th
Reading Picnic
Fun in the Park/At Home
10 AM – 12 PM
Monday 9th
Writing From What We Read
Story Prompts, Characters And Imagination
Know Mama Africa: Eswatini 🇸🇿and Botswana 🇧🇼
10 AM – 12 PM
Tuesday 10th
Reading Showcase And Closing Ceremony
Presentations, Reviews And Certificates
Know Mama Africa: Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
10 AM – 12 PM
Holiday Reading Convention

Register For The Holiday Reading Camp

Give your child a holiday experience filled with books, creativity, African discovery, expression and confidence-building.

What Your Child Will Gain

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A stronger interest in books, reading and meaningful learning.
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Creative writing, storytelling and confident self-expression.
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Greater knowledge of Africa, its countries, people and stories.
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Young Reader Certificate of Completion Available online. A printed copy will be presented during the 6th MABB Annual BookFest on 5 December 2026.

Dear Parent/Guardian: Invitation to Participate

Invite your child to join the Know Mama Africa Written Country Showcase by writing a 500–1,000-word composition celebrating their country, culture, heritage and faith. Selected compositions will become pre-recorded presentations for the MABB Holiday Reading Convention.

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Program Sponsorship

Mama Africa Book Box is Proudly Sponsored by The Foundation, USA

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support that makes our family-centred reading and discipleship programs possible.

Under the Focus on the Family Initiative of 2025/2026
Celebrate Your Reading Journey

Your Convention Certificate

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Note: The signed copy will be presented during the 6th Kids & Teens Annual BookFest on 5th December, 2026 at NPBC, Garden Estae, Nairobi (or Eswatini BookFest on 17th October, 2026 and SADC BookFest on 24th October, 2026).

Well done, young reader!

Your commitment to reading, learning and growing is worth celebrating.

“Let the wise listen and add to their learning.” — Proverbs 1:5
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