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12/12/2024

Project Akaakilee is aimed at providing children with stories from around the world in Afaan Oromoo. Simply put, we are working towards putting more beautiful stories in the hands of children—fairy tales that will ignite a lifelong passion for literature. Follow us and be a part of our literary community.

12/12/2024

In his last testament, Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel stated that his wealth should be used to create a series of prizes for those who confer the "greatest benefit on mankind." He ordered that it should be divided into five equal parts, with one part going to “the person who shall have produced in the field of literature the most outstanding work in an ideal direction…”

The Nobel Prize in Literature is a Swedish literature prize that is awarded annually to an author who has produced a most outstanding literary work and is based on an author's body of work as a whole. Since the first prize was given in 1901 to French poet and essayist, Sully Prudhomme, the Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded 116 times to 120 Nobel Prize laureates between 1901 and 2024.

The prize this year was awarded to the South Korean author Han Kang for her "intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.".

("Photograph by Jonathunder, derivative of a work by Erik Lindberg (1873-1966), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.")

12/12/2024

How can we make more time for our favourite books? We live in a busy world, and keeping our reading habits alive can be difficult. A great way to catch up on our reading is by using audiobooks. They allow us to immerse ourselves in captivating stories while going about our daily tasks—whether it’s doing dishes, cooking, or working out. Audiobooks transform ordinary moments into extraordinary ones, transporting us to the halls of a fantasy castle, helping us learn a new skill, or enhancing our understanding of a new language—all without requiring any additional time in our day.

(Photo by Jukka Aalho on Unsplash)

11/12/2024

How many people does it take to make a difference? How long and how hard do we have to work to create change? The answer is that it takes a community; it takes a lifetime. We want to build a community of people who love great literature—one that works together toward the aim of filling our shelves with amazing books. Our books aren't just about rescuing us from rainy Sundays and quiet evenings, but are also about changing our way of life for the better. As an Ethiopian publishing company, we're trying to change lives through publishing too.
Join us in making sure there is a book in Afaan Oromoo to read for every occasion. Great books are like friends—you can never have too many.

11/12/2024

Good stories entertain us; great stories help shape who we are. It is no small secret that stories have a monumental impact on our lives and the way we perceive the world. Stories inspire us and help us make a little bit more sense of the world. Whether they're told by grandparents or written in the pages of a book, stories are as old as time itself and are something we all have in common. In a very real sense, they are an integral part of what it means to be human.

10/12/2024

How many good writing guides do you know?

“Save the Cat” by Blake Snyder is a wonderful writing manual and guide for aspiring writers. Although the book was originally created for screenwriters, it has gained a lot of popularity among novelists as well, covering topics like planning, character development, pacing, and adding themes to a story.

(Photo by Elin Melaas on Unsplash)

09/12/2024

Headquartered in New York, Hachette Book Group is a division of Hachette Livre, the largest publishing group in France and the third largest consumer and educational publishing group in the world. Built up of dozens of esteemed imprints and publishing approximately 2,100 adult books, 500 books for young readers, and 750 audiobooks in one year, Hachette Book Group occupies a well-earned spot among the publishing world's Big Five.

With a mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity, Hachette has published many books and authors who have been the recipients of many literary awards and honours, including the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, and Nobel Peace Prize.

The Hachette Book Group's commitment to literature is not shown in books alone but in their many publishing programs, their support of school libraries worldwide, and initiatives such as their upcoming Raising Readers initiative, which calls authors, illustrators, and translators to take action to reverse the concerning decline in the number of children reading for pleasure and rebuild the culture of reading among children.

(This text is based on a logo found at Wikimedia Commons, attributed to Hachette and licensed under the Public Domain.)

09/12/2024

Oduu duriiwwan Halkan Arabiyaa keessaa seenaan Koodaadaadii fi obboloota isaa isa tokko. Seenaa kana keesssatti Koodaadaad ilma mootii dubartii Piruuz jedhamu irraa dhalate eessuma isaa biratti guddate dha. Eessumni isaas akka itti farda gulufan, akka itti xiyya darbatanii lola injifatan akkasumas ogummaa garaagaraa barsiisee isa guddise. Erga guddateen boodas gara mana abbaa isaa mootii ta’etti deebi’e. Haa ta’u malee obboloonni isaa balaa cimaa irraan ga’anis inni garuu sana hunda dandamatee darbuu danda’eera. Koodaadaad nama jabaa homaa hin sodaanne, rakkkoo isatti dhufuuf harka hin kennines ture.

09/12/2024

English novelist Charles Dickens is considered one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era. Since he published his first book in the 1830s, his work has enjoyed immense popularity and held widespread appeal among people from varying backgrounds and lifestyles. Showcasing a deep understanding of society in his time, Dickens' stories are both comical and compassionate. Through his range and skill as an entertainer, he has given us many memorable characters from whom we can glean moral lessons that are as relevant today as they were over a century ago.

“Today” Dickens’ books are enjoyed across the globe, and many have found a permanent place in English and drama classrooms. His books "David Copperfield" and "Oliver Twist," have even made it as far as our personal library here at Gado. The fact that his books are as enjoyable today as they were over a hundred years ago is a testament to his incredible skill as a writer and his insightful perspective as a member of global society.

05/12/2024

Kadir Nelson is recognised for many of his accomplishments. He has created artwork for DreamWorks, National Geographic, The New Yorker, HBO, Nike, Disney, and several other clients. His work on Michael Jackson's album "Michael" even ended up in The Guinness Book of World Records for the largest poster in the world. He has also authored and illustrated several of his own books, in which he tells stories of influential African Americans and their struggles and accomplishments, keeping his portrayal of them very real and historically accurate. Nelson has illustrated over 30 children's books that have been translated into multiple languages and been printed across the globe. Throughout his work, he showcases his incredible skill and talent and his enduring passion for encouraging children to pursue and explore their artistic side.

("Image by Larry D. Moore" is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.)

05/12/2024

Every great leader, teacher, visionary, changemaker, and successful person was inspired by stories that showed them what was possible, books that presented new ways of thinking, poetry that filled minds with beauty, and stories that challenged ideas of what the world is and could be. Books are how we pass on our wealth of knowledge from generation to generation, creating the inspiration for a better tomorrow. At Gado we hope that, working alongside our fellow Ethiopian authors and publishers, we can help bring about a golden age of literature in Ethiopia.

04/12/2024

Named by the Pan African Writers Association as one of the best African children’s writers, Michael Daniel Ambatchew is hailed as one of the greatest contributors to Ethiopian children's literature.

Being a lifelong fan of stories, Michael first began writing at the age of ten. Throughout his career, he wrote numerous stories for children of all ages and remained committed to his passion of creating books for children. A founding member of the “Writers for Ethiopian Children,” he produced eight bilingual anthologies and has been published in Ethiopia, America, South Africa, and Ghana.

Inspired by authors such as Michael Daniel Ambatchew, we here at Gado are resolute in our aim to build on the efforts of those who came before us and help build a collection of quality literature for children here in Ethiopia.

04/12/2024

C. S. Lewis, perhaps most widely known as the author of "The Chronicles of Narnia," was a British writer and literary scholar.

Serving on the English faculty of Oxford, Lewis was close friends and colleagues with J.R.R. Tolkien, another writer whose work significantly influenced the fantasy genre, and both men held active roles in an informal Oxford literary group known as the Inklings, where they met with fellow literary enthusiasts who valued and encouraged the writing of fantasy.

For his many books and enchanting stories of magic, make-believe, and adventure, Lewis is named among those who helped shape the fantasy genre we cherish today. The works of authors like Lewis and Tolkien lit the spark for the world's love of fantasy literature, and they continue to inspire a worldwide passion for the genre in authors and readers alike.

Encouraged by their contributions and eager to inspire the same love for reading in children across Ethiopia that these books and stories inspired in us, we at Gado will soon release our first fairy tale collection in Afaan Oromoo, spreading the joy of fantastical worlds and providing schools and parents with more books to ignite children's curiosity and love for reading.

03/12/2024

Dune is a 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, widely regarded as one of the greatest sci-fi novels of all time.

The story is set in the distant future, where the galaxy is ruled by various noble houses with planetary fiefs. The plot revolves around the planet Arrakis, which contains a substance that enhances human mental abilities and makes interstellar space travel possible—making it one of the most valuable resources in the universe. Combining elements of technology, religion, and ecology, Dune is rich in plot twists, political intrigue, daunting adventure, and a relentless quest for survival, as powers across the galaxy grapple for control of Arrakis.

A captivating story and a true collectible for fans of science fiction, Dune has garnered praise worldwide and even holds a special place on the shelves of our office library.

03/12/2024

Tomislav Tomić is a Croatia-based illustrator well known for his delicately crafted and intensely detailed pen and ink drawings based on the Renaissance engraving style. Through his exquisitely illustrated tales of magic and fantasy, Tomić captured the imaginations of children and adults alike. His works have been published in picture books around the world, with some of his more famous being found in the Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Orange Fairy Book, and the books by Alex Bell.

Just as we have been inspired by the works of artists like Tomić and other great illustrators and writers of our time, we at Gado hope the illustrations and drawings in our stories will inspire children here in Ethiopia to pick up the pen and create something wonderful themselves.

29/11/2024

Sinbirri warqee kuufama oduu durii Giriims keessaa isa tokko yoo ta’u; oduu duriin kun seenaa hawwataa abshaalummaa fi gorsaan guutedha. Seenaa kana keessattis, Aappiliin warqee mootii haala hin beekamneen jalaa hatama. Mootichis gocha kanatti baay’ee aaruun eegduun biqilaa isaa halkan guutuu Aappilii warqee sana akka eeguuf isa ajaje. Eegduun sunis ilmaan sadii qaba ture. Abbaan isaaniis ajaja mootiin isa ajaje sana ijoollee isaatti dabarsa. Ilmi inni quxisuun ajaja gorsa argatetti fayyadamuun ajaja isaaf kenname milkeessuu danda’eera. Obboloonni isaa garuu gorsa kana tuffachuun hiree isaanii badaa taasisaniiru.

Hima diddeen du'a hin diddu akkuma jedhamu; seenaa kana irraa gorsa dhaga’uu dhabuun hammam gatii akka nama baasisu nu barsiisa.

29/11/2024

Advancements in printing technology have created new opportunities for independent authors and small businesses to produce high-quality books on a much smaller scale than was previously possible with offset printing. One such advancement was the invention of the inkjet printer in 1950.

In the 75 years since its invention, the inkjet printer has been continually developing, gaining popularity as the technology has advanced. With its fast turnaround speed, cost-effectiveness, and ability to personalise, inkjet printing has made it easier to customise books—a major advantage for authors and publishers who want to experiment with different designs or release limited-edition versions of their books.

Advancements such as these have been incredibly useful tools for us here at Gado as we work to ensure that our books meet the high-quality standards we strive for.

(Image by Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=59524214)

29/11/2024

Any writer who takes a disciplined approach to writing will, at some point or another, find themselves searching for ways to improve their art and write better. That is where books like The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White come in. The Elements of Style is hailed as one of the greatest guides for young writers looking for guidance on how to write more efficiently and how to write well. Emphasising the need for precision and the careful use of words, it highlights the importance of making every word count. The book has garnered many favourable reviews, with great writers, like Stephan King, recommending it for up-and-coming authors and Time magazine listing it as one of the 100 greatest nonfiction books since 1923. The book advocates for brevity, clarity, and accuracy and is, in fact, quite brief itself, covering less than 130 pages. Taking its own advice, it is direct, concise, and unambiguous in its message. Offering valuable insights, methods, and techniques for improving your writing, the book’s intention is not to teach you how to write but rather how to make your writing more impactful and convincing.

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Illustration Timelapse Codadad a wonerful story, part in our upcoming story in our Arabian Nights Collection.

Illustration Timalapse Illustration from "Alibaba and the Forty Thieves" in our upcoming Arabian Nights collection.

Illustration Timelapse "Little Red Riding Hood" a wonderful story from our Grimm's collection that will be part in our upcoming book launch.

Sneak peak of the illustration process here at Gado as we work on scenes from the story The Birds, Beasts, and the Carpenter, a wonderful story from the Arabian Nights Tales that will be a part of our upcoming collection.