Are We Reading More In The Digital Era?
There are more books available online than ever before. But are we reading more? Dominant social media platforms, often labeled as "weapons of mass distraction," are thought to have shifted our attention from active reading to mindless scrolling. Is the internet truly guilty as charged? Michael, Ernest, and guests - Amma Ofosu and Abena Karikari - had a conversation about these issues, including individual preferences and inclusion challenges in reading.
Amma Amofaah-Ofosu is an educator and writer. She has maintained a balanced interest in both education and language. Inspired by bell hooks, Amma approaches teaching socio-culturally and playfully. As a writer, she explores various themes while experimenting with genre conventions.
Amma is also the founder of 27Beginnings, a creative Institute focused on education and language. As an Institute, a holistic approach to learning, the use of narrative and an expansive understanding of language drive theory and practice.
Abena Karikari is an academic, writer, avid reader and bookseller. She holds a PhD in African Studies from the University of Ghana and a Masters in Medical Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh. She is co-author of The Kelewele Connection and contributed to the flash fiction anthology Kenkey for Ewes. A strong advocate for diverse representation in literature, Abena promotes books written by Africans and people of African descent on her Instagram and YouTube. She also runs Akenkan Bookstore located in West Legon, Accra.