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On writing for younger readers

Ghanaian author Ruby Yayra Goka, she writes for children and young adults. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  KARI MUTU

Teen literature day is celebrated on April 12. Ghanaian author Ruby Yayra Gokahas published 15 books for children and young adults.

Last year, she won the All-Star Honour book prize given by the Burt Award for African writers of young adult literature. This was her eighth Burt award.

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