I warmly welcome you to this interactive platform where we can jointly revive the
machinery for creation and distribution of knowledge: Bring back the book. The secrets of governance, amazing discoveries, development, progresive management principles and every other desire of any nation are hidden in books, books written over generations.
Leading our great country to a new height can only be realised and susatained if we all have access to rich information; rich information documenting our history, values, prospects, challenges and people. Bringing back the books and indeed bringing back our books is what we need at this time in our existence to make our today count and to take a hold of our future. Read more about the Initiative
Chinua Achebe’s Memoirs set for release in September 2012
There is no doubt, Albert Chinualumogu Achebe’s upcoming memoirs There Was a Country, A Personal History of Biafra, is arguably the most anticipated African book launch since the dawn of this millennium.
Renowned Nigerian novelist of ‘Things Fall Apart’, Chinua Achebe has put together recollections of ... read more
From Wales with Anna Hibiscus
England-based writer, Atinuke, spreads the gospel of African tales in her book, Anna Hibiscus’ Song, illustrated by Lauren Tobia, AKEEM LASISI writes
As a writer, Wales, UK-based Atinuke has something in common with fellow Nigerian writers such as Chinweizu and the late Ebereonwu. They are one-name ... read more
Events
Nigeria International Book Fair starts May 7 May 7th, 2012, Multipurpose Hall, University of Lagos
Nigeria International Book Fair, the biggest book event in Africa today, is an annual book trade and exhibition that creates a vibrant platform for the stakeholders in the book industry both within and outside Nigeria to network and have business interface for the growth of ...
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CORA'S 1-day book confrence on Bring Back the Book January 17th, 2011, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria, Island, Lagos
A 1-day conference on Bring Back the Book organized by CORA which held on the 17th of January at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos can be said to be a success, going by the attendance and quantum of discussions and suggestions generated at the event. ...
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Latest Media Reports
Vanguard Newspaper - Children Literature and Bring Back the Book Culture
Bringing back the books and indeed bringing back our books is what we need at this time in our existence to make our today count and to take a hold of our future.
