Senegal has reached an agreement to purchase the books of former president Léopold Sedar Senghor, thus preserving his important cultural legacy.
Did you know that books can tell us incredible stories about famous people? Right now, something very special is happening in Senegal: the country has managed to buy the books that belonged to Léopold Sedar Senghor, a very important president who loved reading.
The books, whether dedicated to Senghor or not, will soon be exhibited in his house in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, so that everyone can see them and learn more about him.
This is great news for Senegal because these books help us better understand who Senghor was and what he liked to read. And guess what? Last October, Senegal had already purchased other items that belonged to Senghor and his wife, like jewelry and military decorations.
Senghor was a very important poet and writer for Senegal and for the whole of Africa. He was also the president of Senegal. His legacy reminds us of the importance of protecting our culture and our history.
