Read Afghanistan
HTAC is proud to sponsor the development and distribution of an original series of illustrated storybooks written especially for our school children. (See our shop)

The stories take place in present day Afghanistan, feature fictional children from our schools, their families, and other key characters, all woven into delightful tales that are a joy to read. Ideas for new stories are developed by HTAC staff and partners, based on feedback from our teacher trainers, teachers, and children at our model schools. Sufficient copies of each storybook are provided to school libraries for children to read or check them out and share with their families.

Our stories are written in both Dari and English, complimenting bilingual learning sessions. Each storybook is designed to provide children with interesting stories to read while introducing important values and lessons that can be discussed in the classroom as well as shared with parents and family members.

Our “Read Afghanistan” Program has several objectives:

• Promote reading skills at different levels throughout our schools.
• Promote bilingual reading and verbal skills in Dari and English.
• Promote story-sharing among children and their families.
• Introduce and reinforce lessons and positive values children can incorporate into their daily lives.
• Promote help and self-esteem while preparing children to become productive citizens.

Current Storybook Series:
“Ahmad’s Kite”
“A New School in the Village: Leyla’s Gift”
“The Storyteller”

Learn More About Our Storybooks; Own A Storybook or Support our “Read Afghanistan” Series by contacting HTAC!

• Learn more about our unique storybooks.
• Through your contribution, you can own any of the same storybooks our Afghan school children read. (Remember, they are in English as well as Dari). Not only are they a wonderful collection to any library, they make beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts.
• Learn how you, your child’s school, or your organization can become a “Read Afghanistan” supporter and sponsor.