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African Storybook

africanstorybook.org

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FigureAfrican StorybookMIT OpenCourseWare
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
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WebYesYes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
Plans published21
Spec score · Open Educational Resource Platforms8.9 (#2)7.6 (#13)
AudienceThe materials target children from about age two through the first three years of primary school.MIT says OCW materials are for both academic and independent use and can guide lifelong learning or teaching.
Founded20142001
HeadquartersJohannesburg, South AfricaCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
SupportThe site publishes a support email address and telephone number and links to help and notes for reporting story quality issues.The site links to Help & FAQs and a Contact Us page for assistance.

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African Storybook

African Storybook develops and publishes picture storybooks in African languages to support children’s literacy, enjoyment and imagination. Its stories and tools are intended for children aged two to ten, including early childhood and the first three years of primary school. The free Reader app lets parents and children access books offline. With the free Maker app, people can create storybooks offline on a phone or tablet, then publish them to the website once connected. Website tools also support creating, translating and adapting picture books, and readers can download titles for offline reading or print them. Stories may be read, copied, adapted and translated without payment or permission, subject to attribution and any non-commercial restriction attached to a particular story. Creating, adapting or translating requires registration; users must be at least 18 or have parent or guardian permission. The site distinguishes ASb-approved stories from those made on the website or in the Maker app that have not been checked. It also offers video and written guidance on using and developing picture storybooks. The initiative is free, with Android, iOS and web access.

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