The 11-year-old British-Ghanaian kid author, Sarah Kittoe, has set out on a mission to promote reading and creative writing among children in Ghana and across Africa. The young author recently refurbished a books’ library and e-library at Saint Paul’s Methodist Preparatory School in Tema, equipped with 21 new computers and accessories to enhance the learning experience.
Sarah’s philanthropic gesture was spurred by her visit to the school last year, where she donated some of her books and noticed the poor state of the library. Determined to make a difference, she used part of the proceeds from her book sales to revamp the library and stock it with new books. In addition, she introduced an e-learning touch by providing the school with desktop computers preloaded with interactive learning materials for students from kindergarten to second cycle level.
During the commissioning of the libraries, Sarah announced her plans to establish reading and writing clubs in the school, aimed at encouraging the development of literacy skills through competitions with exciting prizes. Her father, Albert Kittoe, revealed that the initiative would be extended to other schools in Ghana and beyond, with a vision to tailor learning experiences to individual student strengths and weaknesses.
The books library and e-library projects at St. Paul’s Methodist Preparatory School cost £10,000, with the Kittoe family in Ghana also donating an additional $2,000 to the school. Sarah, who published her first three books at the age of 9 and her fourth book at age 10, donates all proceeds from her book sales to charity organizations in the UK.
The head teacher of the school, Nana Kofi Badu, expressed gratitude to Sarah and her family for their support, believing that their contribution will significantly enhance teaching and learning at the school. Sarah’s passion for education and philanthropy demonstrates the impact that young individuals can make in their communities when they are driven by a desire to make a difference.
