Letters to Africa

UCLan Publishing are working with students from Writing for Children, Sports Science, Linguistics, PR and Photography to publish 'Letters for Africa'.

Dear reader,

Welcome to Letters to Africa; you’re about to embark on a unique learning experience. Schoolchildren from the UK, Zambia and Kenya have been given the opportunity to ask each other the questions they’ve always wanted to ask, but never had the chance to before. From ‘what’s the scariest animal you’ve ever seen?’ to ‘what’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done?’ Their boundary-crossing correspondence will be showcased in Letters to Africa, the fun, bold and insightful guide to life in two continents.

With Letters to Africa you can find out cultural anecdotes and little known facts, learn the language of the famous Maasai tribe, read journals by visitors who have swapped fireside tales with the Maasai people, read captivating fiction and see breathtaking local photography completely exclusive to this stunning volume.
Due to be published in 2010, Letters to Africa is supported by celebrated children’s authors Mary Hoffman, Ifeoma Onyefulu and Lauren St. John, who have all contributed to the book.

And the best part? All profits made from Letters to Africa will go towards buying vital teacher resources so that the schoolchildren taking part in Africa can carry on enjoying their education.

We’re very excited and passionate about this project, and we hope that you will be too!

Best wishes,
The Letters to Africa team

Springbok Press is an imprint of UCLan Publishing, run by Debbie Williams and staffed by MA Publishing students at the University of Central Lancashire. The book is in production with contributions from students  in many disciplines, including Writing for Children, Linguistics, Illustrators, Photography and Sports.

UCLan students will be visiting Kenya and Zambia in May 2010. There will be a prize for the best letter, organised with the South Lakes Wild Animal Park. Children will get the chance to work with zoo staff, to be zookeeper for the day.