Kenedougou: The book ‘Tales of Djoro’ was officially presented and signed on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in the reception hall of the Iolonioro town hall. This initiative was led by Dramane Kientega, a certified high school and college teacher at the local departmental high school.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Dramane Kientega is a well-known writer and poet within the school community and the founder of the Book and Linguistic Club of Iolonioro. He has authored several works, including “Voyage poetique” and “Poesie: la voix de mes doigts,” and oversees literary activities within the Ayeume association.

The ceremony, held under the auspices of the President of the Special Delegation of Iolonioro, gathered administrative authorities, educational stakeholders, students, and guests supporting this literary venture. The event highlighted the community’s commitment to fostering a love for reading and writing in schools.

In his address, the master of ceremonies, Joachin Konkobo, commended the participants’ dedication and stressed the importance of writing as a means to preserve and transmit cultural heritage. He congratulated the student club members on their literary achievements and noted that even students as young as those in 5th grade contributing to such works is a promising sign that merits support.

Mr. Konkobo urged educational stakeholders and partners to enhance support for extracurricular initiatives, which he sees as vital for cultural development within the community. He concluded with an evocative adage: “Give a small book to a small child.”

During the event, the principal of the Iolonioro Departmental High School, Sambagne Patrice Kambou, summarized the speech of the preface writer, Abdoulaye Sawadogo. Sawadogo, also the Provincial Director of Secondary Education and Vocational and Technical Training for Bougouriba, emphasized that the dedication of “Tales of Djoro” marks a significant moment in literary production at the secondary education level in Bougouriba.

Sawadogo highlighted that the book arrives at an opportune time, amid a renewed interest in indigenous and ancestral values. He described “Tales of Djoro” as an educational tool for young people in Burkina Faso and beyond, expressing hope that it will gain a lasting foothold in both national and international literary circles.