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GROWING THE LOVE FOR STORIES & READING

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Teaching Toolkit

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Parents’ Place

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Reading CLub

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Training Hub

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Stories to Read

Discover amazing stories full of Africa’s colours and magic!

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Stories to Listen To

Listen to amazing audio stories from Africa’s bold and beautiful culture!

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Rabbit learns to forgive

The hidden talent

Sports Day

Village of the cruel king

The wizard’s gift

Why porcupines search for food at night

Stories to Watch

Watch videos of wonderful stories being told!

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Something special

Wolf’s Supper

Jabu’s Diary

Anything can happen

The Storyteller of Ham

What does an angel look like?

Activity Sheets & Printables:

Unleash your imagination with exciting printables and activities!

Reading Activities
Word Activities
Colouring Printables
Storytelling Playing Cards
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Inspiring a Love for Reading

Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is South Africa’s national reading-for-enjoyment campaign, inspiring children aged 0–12 to love reading stories in all South African languages. By promoting home languages, Nal’ibali helps children build literacy skills and develop a lifelong reading culture. Adults play a key role in nurturing this love of stories and supporting children’s growth.

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Our Campaigns

This is where Nal’ibali’s work on the ground comes to life, bringing the love of stories to children all over the country.

World Read Aloud Day

We celebrate World Read Aloud Day every year by sharing a special story in all 12 SA language…

Literacy Month

Literacy Day and Heritage Month are celebrated in September. Each year, Nal’ibali celebrates the rich diversity of culture in South Africa by reawakening a love of African stories.

World Book Day

Nal’ibali uses Book Day to highlight the importance of access to literacy materials in the mother tongue, and to distribute books across South Africa.

Mandela Month

During Mandela Month, Nal’ibali hosts reading-aloud sessions and play-based learning activities, and distributes reading materials together with partners across nine South African provinces.

Drop Everything and Read

Nal’ibali sees D.E.A.R as an opportunity to foster a culture of reading for enjoyment at schools, home, preschool and in communities…

Nal’ibali Supplement Month

June is Nal’ibali Newspaper Supplement Month. During the month, Nal’ibali celebrates the impact that the Nal’ibali bilingual…

Men’s Literacy Imbizo

This platform provides a space where men can engage in issues affecting them as reading role models…

International Mother Language Day

Nal’ibali uses Mother Language Day to raise awareness about the importance of all 12 South African languages in literacy development.

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Nal’ibali Marks World Book and Copyright Day with Celebration in Soweto

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Soweto school brings World Book Day to life through storytelling and literacy celebration

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Why World Read Aloud Day matters in South Africa – and 5 ways to take part

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Nal’ibali promotes inclusive storytelling at school for the deaf

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Inspiration in Action

Catch our latest moments, stories and inspiration straight from Instagram.

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Nal'ibali is a reading-for-enjoyment campaign that sparks children's potential through storytelling and reading.
  • Every day, dedicated individuals like Nicole Ingle from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga are helping shape young minds through care, patience, and a deep commitment to early literacy. As an ECD literacy intern, her work is more than just support, it is about nurturing confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in children. Keep growing, keep believing in your impact, and keep inspiring through the power of reading. #LiteracyMatters #ECD #Nalibali #ReadingForEnjoyment #ReadingForJoy
  • New reading clubs are coming to life in Free State schools and it all started with passionate educators ready to make reading irresistible for children. In partnership with the Free State Department of Education, we’ve trained educators across three circuits to start reading clubs and bring storytelling and read-aloud moments into the DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) period. The level of engagement was inspiring. Educators have already taken the lead by creating WhatsApp groups across their circuits to keep sharing ideas, supporting one another, and growing a culture of reading together. This is how reading for enjoyment grows. One story, one club, one connected community at a time. #Nalibali #ReadingForJoy #ReadingForEnjoyment #LiteracyForAll #DEAR
  • Reading is not just learning, it is wellbeing. Shared reading with children builds connection, reduces stress, and supports mental health at home, in classrooms, and in communities. This matters. We need to act now and make reading together a daily habit. #LiteracyMatters #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #ReadingForEnjoyment #Nalibali
  • Our Tlhabane training at the Resource Centre in Rustenburg was more than just a workshop, it was collaboration in action. Together with I-Rise Generation, a local organisation focused on community empowerment, we brought ECD practitioners and libraries into one shared space to strengthen early literacy support. The impact? Practitioners gained practical tools, built local connections, and now have ongoing support to create richer reading experiences for children. Because when communities work together, literacy grows stronger. #Nalibali #ECD #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyForAll #CommunityCollaboration
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Every day, dedicated individuals like Nicole Ingle from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga are helping shape young minds through care, patience, and a deep commitment to early literacy. As an ECD literacy intern, her work is more than just support, it is about nurturing confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in children. Keep growing, keep believing in your impact, and keep inspiring through the power of reading. #LiteracyMatters #ECD #Nalibali #ReadingForEnjoyment #ReadingForJoy
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Every day, dedicated individuals like Nicole Ingle from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga are helping shape young minds through care, patience, and a deep commitment to early literacy. As an ECD literacy intern, her work is more than just support, it is about nurturing confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in children. Keep growing, keep believing in your impact, and keep inspiring through the power of reading. #LiteracyMatters #ECD #Nalibali #ReadingForEnjoyment #ReadingForJoy
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New reading clubs are coming to life in Free State schools and it all started with passionate educators ready to make reading irresistible for children. In partnership with the Free State Department of Education, we’ve trained educators across three circuits to start reading clubs and bring storytelling and read-aloud moments into the DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) period. The level of engagement was inspiring. Educators have already taken the lead by creating WhatsApp groups across their circuits to keep sharing ideas, supporting one another, and growing a culture of reading together. This is how reading for enjoyment grows. One story, one club, one connected community at a time. #Nalibali #ReadingForJoy #ReadingForEnjoyment #LiteracyForAll #DEAR
New reading clubs are coming to life in Free State schools and it all started with passionate educators ready to make reading irresistible for children. In partnership with the Free State Department of Education, we’ve trained educators across three circuits to start reading clubs and bring storytelling and read-aloud moments into the DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) period. The level of engagement was inspiring. Educators have already taken the lead by creating WhatsApp groups across their circuits to keep sharing ideas, supporting one another, and growing a culture of reading together. This is how reading for enjoyment grows. One story, one club, one connected community at a time. #Nalibali #ReadingForJoy #ReadingForEnjoyment #LiteracyForAll #DEAR
New reading clubs are coming to life in Free State schools and it all started with passionate educators ready to make reading irresistible for children. In partnership with the Free State Department of Education, we’ve trained educators across three circuits to start reading clubs and bring storytelling and read-aloud moments into the DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) period. The level of engagement was inspiring. Educators have already taken the lead by creating WhatsApp groups across their circuits to keep sharing ideas, supporting one another, and growing a culture of reading together. This is how reading for enjoyment grows. One story, one club, one connected community at a time. #Nalibali #ReadingForJoy #ReadingForEnjoyment #LiteracyForAll #DEAR
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New reading clubs are coming to life in Free State schools and it all started with passionate educators ready to make reading irresistible for children. In partnership with the Free State Department of Education, we’ve trained educators across three circuits to start reading clubs and bring storytelling and read-aloud moments into the DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) period. The level of engagement was inspiring. Educators have already taken the lead by creating WhatsApp groups across their circuits to keep sharing ideas, supporting one another, and growing a culture of reading together. This is how reading for enjoyment grows. One story, one club, one connected community at a time. #Nalibali #ReadingForJoy #ReadingForEnjoyment #LiteracyForAll #DEAR
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Reading is not just learning, it is wellbeing. Shared reading with children builds connection, reduces stress, and supports mental health at home, in classrooms, and in communities. This matters. We need to act now and make reading together a daily habit. #LiteracyMatters #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #ReadingForEnjoyment #Nalibali
Reading is not just learning, it is wellbeing. Shared reading with children builds connection, reduces stress, and supports mental health at home, in classrooms, and in communities. This matters. We need to act now and make reading together a daily habit. #LiteracyMatters #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #ReadingForEnjoyment #Nalibali
@nalibalisa
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Reading is not just learning, it is wellbeing. Shared reading with children builds connection, reduces stress, and supports mental health at home, in classrooms, and in communities. This matters. We need to act now and make reading together a daily habit. #LiteracyMatters #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #ReadingForEnjoyment #Nalibali
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Our Tlhabane training at the Resource Centre in Rustenburg was more than just a workshop, it was collaboration in action. Together with I-Rise Generation, a local organisation focused on community empowerment, we brought ECD practitioners and libraries into one shared space to strengthen early literacy support. The impact? Practitioners gained practical tools, built local connections, and now have ongoing support to create richer reading experiences for children. Because when communities work together, literacy grows stronger. #Nalibali #ECD #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyForAll #CommunityCollaboration
Our Tlhabane training at the Resource Centre in Rustenburg was more than just a workshop, it was collaboration in action. Together with I-Rise Generation, a local organisation focused on community empowerment, we brought ECD practitioners and libraries into one shared space to strengthen early literacy support. The impact? Practitioners gained practical tools, built local connections, and now have ongoing support to create richer reading experiences for children. Because when communities work together, literacy grows stronger. #Nalibali #ECD #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyForAll #CommunityCollaboration
Our Tlhabane training at the Resource Centre in Rustenburg was more than just a workshop, it was collaboration in action. Together with I-Rise Generation, a local organisation focused on community empowerment, we brought ECD practitioners and libraries into one shared space to strengthen early literacy support. The impact? Practitioners gained practical tools, built local connections, and now have ongoing support to create richer reading experiences for children. Because when communities work together, literacy grows stronger. #Nalibali #ECD #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyForAll #CommunityCollaboration
Our Tlhabane training at the Resource Centre in Rustenburg was more than just a workshop, it was collaboration in action. Together with I-Rise Generation, a local organisation focused on community empowerment, we brought ECD practitioners and libraries into one shared space to strengthen early literacy support. The impact? Practitioners gained practical tools, built local connections, and now have ongoing support to create richer reading experiences for children. Because when communities work together, literacy grows stronger. #Nalibali #ECD #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyForAll #CommunityCollaboration
@nalibalisa
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Our Tlhabane training at the Resource Centre in Rustenburg was more than just a workshop, it was collaboration in action. Together with I-Rise Generation, a local organisation focused on community empowerment, we brought ECD practitioners and libraries into one shared space to strengthen early literacy support. The impact? Practitioners gained practical tools, built local connections, and now have ongoing support to create richer reading experiences for children. Because when communities work together, literacy grows stronger. #Nalibali #ECD #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyForAll #CommunityCollaboration
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