Three Bauchi State pupils have written inspiring books on social issues affecting children and society. They also showcased creativity empathy and awareness in the books.
The budding writers are Muhammad Hamisu Abubakar, Fatima Muhammad Gumel, and Munawwarah Abubakar, all primary school pupils. The books also promote positive values and social consciousness among children in Nigeria.
The three books are entitled Tricky Pills, Hurtful Deeds and Lies and the Dire Consequences: Pupils’ Guide, which explore themes such as drug abuse prevention, empathy, kindness and honesty.
Ambassador Sani Muhammad Sani, promoter of the books, disclosed this in an interview with LEADERSHIP in Bauchi yesterday.
He said the young writers developed their stories under the mentorship of Mrs. Khadija Raji, a certified child development practitioner and assessor, who guided them through research using credible sources.
The initiative, titled, “Empowering Young Voices Through Writing,” aims to promote creativity, literacy and value-based education among children through storytelling and guided authorship. It also seeks to encourage peer learning and raise awareness on social issues such as drug abuse, honesty, and empathy.
Commenting on the books, Mrs Raji said, “We are thrilled to see these young authors showcase their talents and share their messages with the world.
“Their books are entertaining and educating and we believe they will inspire other children to express themselves positively through writing,” she said.
Ambassador Sani added that the books will be launched at an event that will bring together stakeholders in education, child development and social welfare. The event will also feature school outreach activities, literacy campaigns and the launch of an online platform for the books and related learning materials.
“These young authors are the future leaders of our society, and we are committed to supporting them in every possible way. Their work is a testament to the power of young people to create positive change in their communities,” Sani said.
The “Empowering Young Voices Through Writing” initiative demonstrates the potential of Nigerian children when given the platform to think, write, and lead with purpose.
The authors include Muhammad Hamisu Abubakar (Primary Two), author of “Tricky Pills,” a book on drug abuse prevention; Fatima Muhammad Gumel (Primary Four), author of ‘Hurtful Deeds,’ a story promoting empathy and kindness, and Munawwarah Abubakar (Primary Four), author of “Lies and the Dire Consequences: Pupils’ Guide,” a book emphasising honesty and integrity.
