National Book Foundation to Host Workshops for Writers, Illustrators
— December 18, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The National Book Foundation (NBF), in collaboration with Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) and the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, has announced a series of workshops aimed at fostering creativity in children’s literature in Pakistan. The writers’ workshop will run from 14-17 January, followed by the illustrators’ workshop from 20-23 January, both at the Ahmed Faraz Auditorium, NBF.
According to an NBF, the workshops aim to equip writers and illustrators with the skills needed to create high-quality children’s storybooks that reflect Pakistan’s society and culture. Participants will enhance their storytelling and illustration techniques under the guidance of seasoned professionals, ensuring impactful and inspiring literature for young readers.
Aspiring participants can register online via the web link https://bit.ly/4g77vQJ or contact the organisers:
Murad Ali: 0315-7171712Waqas Bajwa: 0300-8524432Fareeha: 0335-0557999
This initiative continues NBF’s tradition of fostering creativity in children’s literature, ensuring young readers have access to meaningful, culturally relevant stories. By providing a platform for aspiring writers and illustrators, the workshops aim to inspire the next generation of impactful children’s literature in Pakistan.
Established in 1972, NBF is a government organisation dedicated to promoting literacy and a culture of reading in Pakistan. Through affordable publications, book fairs, and educational programmes, it has played a key role in making books accessible to all segments of society.