From budding young bookworms inspiring their friends to read to retired educators building libraries for learners, Nal'ibali story stars are shining examples of actors from all spheres of society committed to growing literacy.
STORY STAR OF THE MONTH
Faith Shabangu has been volunteering for three years, and is involved with three different reading clubs in Pietermaritzburg, KZN: Izimbali Zesizwe, Inyaninga Teen Reading Club, and My African Child. She is passionate about early childhood development, and believes that it’s vital for children to have a strong adult support system in their lives. “Children need an adult to learn and experience...
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Authors, storytellers & celebs
Through their craft or at home with their own children, SA authors and personalities are using the power of stories to enrich the lives of others....
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Individuals
Every day, people - from the very youngest to the oldest citizen - are finding ways to root a love for reading and writing into children's daily lives....
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Organisations
Across SA, literacy and community-based organisations are working to secure better futures for South Africa's children through a range of reading and psycho-social interventions....
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Reading clubs
Mushrooming across the country, reading clubs are providing spaces in which to grow children's love of books and stories, and expose them to a community of reading role models....
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