Graca’s Dream
The inspiring story of Graça Machel, and her dream to instill a love for reading and learning in the children of Mozambique and the rest of Africa.
Engagement Questions for “Graça’s Dream”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- If you could create a library for your community, what kind of books would you include?
- How would you encourage your friends to develop a love for reading?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think Graça felt when she saw children enjoying the books she provided?
- Can you share a time when you helped someone learn something new? How did it make you feel?
Nature & Science:
- Why is reading important for learning about the world around us?
- How can books help us understand different cultures and places?
✍️ Written by: Melissa Fagan
🎨 Illustrated by: Karlien de Villiers
🎭 Designed by: Marike Le Roux
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
* The story Graca’s Dream is a Book Dash story and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Minor changes may have been made for ease of reading on our site.
