Through the program called READ PNG, implemented by the World Bank and financed by a grant from the Global Partnership for Education, thousands of books have been delivered to more than 21,000 classroom libraries across Papua New Guinea. More than 12,000 teachers and facilitators received training on how to manage their classroom libraries, and how to use the books for other subjects beyond language learning.
The books supplement classroom textbooks, giving children constant exposure to reading materials and fostering positive reading habits.

Read the article on The National