Universal literacy is key to ensuring quality education for all. See the GBA’s 2021-2024 strategy, which outlines four key objectives to close the book gap.

Translation Sprint

GBA and Ulatus Partnership Ensures More Books are Available in More Languages

GBA and Ulatus Partnership Ensures More Books are Available in More Languages

A new partnership between the Global Book Alliance and Ulatus, a global translation agency will ensure books in the Global Digital Library are available in ten more languages to support children’s early learning needs.

Translation Sprints: Linking Language and Literacy

Translation Sprints: Linking Language and Literacy

In Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Peru GBA-trained teachers are closing the book gap by translating early reading material from Spanish into indigenous languages including Kaqchikel, Miskito, and Quechua through the GBA’s Translate a Story initiative.

Translate A Story: How to Participate

Translate A Story: How to Participate

Translate a Story is an ongoing initiative of the Global Book Alliance and offers a unique opportunity for various entities such as Ministries of Education, Higher Education Institutions, Youth-led or youth-serving organizations, or NGOs to create high-quality reading materials in local languages at a relatively low cost.