GROWING THE LOVE FOR STORIES & READING

"From a young age, I have always wanted to work with children and bring positive change to my community. In 2018, I saw a Nal'ibali poster at the local soup kitchen—I didn’t know much about them, but I took a leap of faith and applied. Today, I am proud to serve as a Story Sparker, using literacy to uplift young minds. Nal'ibali has helped me grow both personally and professionally, and I am committed to helping the children of Dealesville dream big and fly high!" - Nthabiseng "Mamani Nthabi" Kgakatsi, Nal'ibali- Letsatsi Solar Park Trust Literacy Project Story Sparker from Dealesville, Free State. In her role as a story sparker, Nthabiseng ensures that books and stories come to life for children in languages they understand. Her daily activities include organizing literacy-related events and activations, distributing books and other reading materials, raising awareness about the importance of reading and sharing stories, and inspiring communities to get involved. The partnership between Nal'ibali and Letsatsi Solar Park Trust Literacy Project provides jobs and skills development for story sparkers while helping to improve reading and literacy in their communities. See the positive impact that Nal'ibali has had on the lives of South Africans on the Nal'ibali YouTube Channel. #literacytraining #literacy #storytelling #education #literacy #storysparker #nalibali #Letsatsi #freestate #ChildrensBooks #childrenstories #africanchildrenstories #impact #impactstories #ECD #ecdsupport #readingcommunity #readingforall #ReadingForFun

Libraries are vital resources for communities, offering access to a wealth of knowledge and learning opportunities. They serve as safe havens for children to explore new ideas, engage in cultural activities, and connect with others who share similar interests. Our Nal'ibali Gauteng team braved the cold to provide three days of early literacy training to librarians in Carltonville. With the support of Joburg Libraries, our team also hosted a four-day literacy training course for librarians in Soweto. Both workshops trained librarians on how to establish and support reading clubs, share stories with children, identify appropriate reading resources for children under 12, engage in play-based learning activities, and foster a reading culture in their communities. The librarians' eagerness and readiness to execute Nal'ibali's recommendations made this session very engaging. By empowering librarians, Nal'ibali reinforces the role of libraries as centres that nurture learning, promote literacy and education, and contribute to the generation of fresh ideas and perspectives that are vital for a creative and dynamic society. Here are five ways you can make the most of your community library on the link in the bio. #Nalibali #literacy #library #readingclub #readingcommunity #readingchildren #readingforpleasure #readingisfun #ReadingForFun #readingforall #readingaloud #literacytraining #education #libraries #salibraries LIASA MAIG LIASA School Library and Youth Services Interest Group - Liasa-Slysig LIASANews

The Nal'ibali-Lebalelo Water Association Literacy Project holiday reading programme began this week at Kwata Primary School, Shai Primary School, and Mabu Primary School in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, Limpopo. Oscar Sekgobela, the project lead, gave three tips for keeping children engaged in your holiday reading programme. 1. Read-aloud sessions: Encouraging children to read stories aloud in front of their peers helps with language development and confidence, fostering a love of reading. 2. Drawing characters: Drawing characters from stories allows children to explore their world, develop observational skills, and build confidence through self-expression. 3. Outdoor games: Outdoor games such as hopscotch and tag improve motor skills, promote creativity and problem-solving, and foster social interaction and emotional well-being. Share some activities you do to keep the children engaged in your holiday reading club with us in the comments. Find stories to enjoy in your holiday reading programme on the link in the bio. #Nalibali #buildingaloveofstoriesandreading #literacy #holidayreadingprogramme #storytelling #education #readingforenjoyment #readingcommunity #reading #readingtime

Nal’ibali aims to address South Africa's literacy crisis, where 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning, by encouraging reading for enjoyment in their home language, providing access to books, and strengthening the reading ecosystem to create and sustain positive reading habits. The 2024 Nal'ibali Annual Report highlights our national reading-for-enjoyment campaign's strategy, achievements, and impact in 2024. Read the report on link in the bio. #nalibali #annualreport #nalibaliannualreport #literacy #education #saliteracy #pirls #ECDS #ECDcentre #school #BasicEducation #educationinsouthafrica #reading #readingcommunity #readingisfun