The four-day training workshop titled ‘Writers and Illustrators Workshop’ concluded at the National Book Foundation (NBF) on Friday.
NBF, with the collaboration of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, and Room to Read, organised the extensive workshop.
The event was attended by writers and illustrators focused on children’s literature.
At the closing ceremony, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Raja Rashid Ali, who was the chief guest, addressed the participants.
He emphasised the importance of creating quality children’s literature for their education and moral development.
“Storytelling is a highly effective medium for teaching and engaging children, he highlighted.
He expressed hope that the participants would apply their learnings to create quality work and further enhance their writing abilities. Ali appreciated the collaborators efforts in holding the successful event, stating that the outcomes would be immensely beneficial.
“Literature must connect with practical life, and it is essential to provide platforms for writers to develop their skills and create impactful content for children,” he added.
Sri Lankan writer and director Mahesh Pathirathna while sharing his insight outlined principles and guidelines for writing impactful children’s literature and shared actionable suggestions.
Pakistani artist, educator and children writer Rumana Hussain stated that the workshop focused on promoting book culture, storytelling, and picture books to make children’s education more effective.
“Writing for children is both an art and a science, requiring serious effort to produce content that nurtures their mind development,” she highlighted.
The Managing Director (MD) of the NBF, Murad Ali Mohmand, elaborated on the workshop’s objectives and reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to fostering learning opportunities through books and stories.
He expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Education and Professional Training for its support in organising book fairs and storytelling events across the country.
Mohmand thanked other collaborators for their invaluable contributions to making this significant initiative a success. He reaffirmed that the NBF’s dedication to organising similar capacity-building programs in the future.
