Total of 8 Result found for "WTFDC"
houses in the sand (#wtfdc)
Bitrus does not have any friends. The other boys refuse to play with him because he is a person with albinism. When a new boy, Adamu, moves to his school, he becomes friends with Bitrus and they spend their free time building houses in the sand. Before long, their friendship is tested and Bitrus makes a decision that could mean losing his only friend. --- Project summary: The OkadaBooks Write The Future (#WTFDC) project, sponsored by Dubai Cares, hopes to leverage mobile technology and literature to tackle illiteracy, while simultaneously addressing gender stereotypes, ethnic unity and environmental love. Have a question, enquiry, or suggestion for us? Send an email to writethefuture@okadabooks.com
onome's cooking disaster (#wtfdc)
When her mother has to work late for a month, Onome is put in charge of cooking. Problem is, Onome hates cooking. Every time she tries, something goes wrong. She has to figure things out or they will be eating burnt food for a month! --- Project summary: The OkadaBooks Write The Future (#WTFDC) project, sponsored by Dubai Cares, hopes to leverage mobile technology and literature to tackle illiteracy, while simultaneously addressing gender stereotypes, ethnic unity and environmental love. Have a question, enquiry, or suggestion for us? Send an email to writethefuture@okadabooks.com
the girl with the magic spanner (#wtfdc)
Fati’s mother wants her to become a tailor or hair stylist. Fati wants to be a mechanic. She loves cars and wants to learn how to fix them. When she gets an opportunity to work at Musa Makaniki’s workshop, how do people react? --- Project summary: The OkadaBooks Write The Future (#WTFDC) project, sponsored by Dubai Cares, hopes to leverage mobile technology and literature to tackle illiteracy, while simultaneously addressing gender stereotypes, ethnic unity and environmental love. Have a question, enquiry, or suggestion for us? Send an email to writethefuture@okadabooks.com
kemi and khadijat (#wtfdc)
Kemi and Khadijat are best friends. While Kemi is a talented drummer, Khadijat has a beautiful voice. They’re both excited about a talent competition at school and have been practising very hard. Then something unexpected happens – only one of them can compete. Will the friends find a way around this challenge? --- Project summary: The OkadaBooks Write The Future (#WTFDC) project, sponsored by Dubai Cares, hopes to leverage mobile technology and literature to tackle illiteracy, while simultaneously addressing gender stereotypes, ethnic unity and environmental love. Have a question, enquiry, or suggestion for us? Send an email to writethefuture@okadabooks.com
just one bite (#wtfdc)
Otini and Kuti are fishing friends. When their stream dries up, they go to the river where there’s plenty of fish. There they meet the hippo, Dama, who joins their fishing gang. But Otini and Kuti are now unhappy and hungry all the time. Will they have to move again? --- Project summary: The OkadaBooks Write The Future (#WTFDC) project, sponsored by Dubai Cares, hopes to leverage mobile technology and literature to tackle illiteracy, while simultaneously addressing gender stereotypes, ethnic unity and environmental love. Have a question, enquiry, or suggestion for us? Send an email to writethefuture@okadabooks.com
ugo gets her wish (#wtfdc)
Ugo does not like tidying her room. She wishes she never has to tidy her room again. What happens when her wish comes true? --- Project summary: The OkadaBooks Write The Future (#WTFDC) project, sponsored by Dubai Cares, hopes to leverage mobile technology and literature to tackle illiteracy, while simultaneously addressing gender stereotypes, ethnic unity and environmental love. Have a question, enquiry, or suggestion for us? Send an email to writethefuture@okadabooks.com
what the eyes see (#wtfdc)
Why are there strange men in the king’s compound? Yanibo, the young tortoise is curious and decides to find out. When Yanibo sees a sack of bones inside the palace, she does what she feels is right – she tells. Will the older animals believe her? --- Project summary: The OkadaBooks Write The Future (#WTFDC) project, sponsored by Dubai Cares, hopes to leverage mobile technology and literature to tackle illiteracy, while simultaneously addressing gender stereotypes, ethnic unity and environmental love. Have a question, enquiry, or suggestion for us? Send an email to writethefuture@okadabooks.com
i want a pig (#wtfdc)
Nene wants a pig and nothing is going to stand in her way. --- Project summary: The OkadaBooks Write The Future (#WTFDC) project, sponsored by Dubai Cares, hopes to leverage mobile technology and literature to tackle illiteracy, while simultaneously addressing gender stereotypes, ethnic unity and environmental love. Have a question, enquiry, or suggestion for us? Send an email to writethefuture@okadabooks.com