Grants talk:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/EveryBookItsReader 2025:African Fiction Books (ID: 22971307)
Endorsement from 128.193.156.37
editEndorsement from Bridges2Information (talk)
editWhy the proposal is important for your community and why you think the strategies chosen will achieve the results that are expected?
As a member of the #EveryBookItsReader leadership team, and a librarian in the United States, I know the importance of Wikipedia articles about books. In the United States librarians, students, and teachers use Wikipedia to learn about books: the author(s), the plot, reviews, awards, and censorship controversies. Unfortunately, the representation of books by authors who reside outside of North America and Europe is abysmal. Improving coverage about books by African authors is one step toward a better representation of the worlds knowledge.
2. Could you highlight any aspects that you think are particularly well developed: for instance, the strategies and activities proposed, the levels of community engagement, outreach to underrepresented groups, addressing knowledge gaps, partnerships, the overall budget, and learning and evaluation section of the proposal, etc?
The proposal is thoughtful and detailed. The organizers have reached out to the #EveryBookItsReader leadership team, and we are excited about their involvement. The budget is very reasonable for a multi-day, multi-prong event.
3. Could you highlight if the proposal focuses on any interesting research, learning or innovation, etc. Also if it builds on learning from past proposals developed by the individual or organization, or other Wikimedia communities?
Yes, it appears to me that they are bringing their past experiences with Wikimedia projects and translations to this project. In addition, they have looped in the #EveryBookItsReader team for feedback and input.
4. Do you think the proposal is going to contribute in any way to important developments around specific Wikimedia projects or Movement Strategy?
Yes, diverse representation in Wikimedia projects. As a librarian I would like to see more countries take-up the practice of published book reviews and book awards. It's possible that better coverage on Wikipedia could influence book culture and support in some locations.
5. Do you think if the proposal is coherent in terms of the objectives, strategies, budget and expected results (metrics)? YES!