GROWING THE LOVE FOR STORIES & READING

We're thrilled to have our Na'ibali Community Development Coordinator, Madoda Ndlakuse, sharing insights from the Men's Literacy Imbizo at the Literacy Association of South Africa's Gauteng Branch webinar. The webinar is an opportunity for men to participate in discussions around advancing literacy and promoting reading for enjoyment initiatives within their communities. Register on the link in the bio for free to secure your spot and receive a link for this seminar. 👉Men's Literacy Imbizo: Building a Nation of Readers from the Ground Up! 📍 Register on the link in the bio to get the link for the webinar 📆 23 July 2025 ⏰ 17:30 pm #Nalibali #storytelling #Literacy #Storytelling #menasreadingrolemodels #readingmen #menasreaders #ReadingRoleModels

Our Nal'ibali Head of Programmes, Impact & Partnerships, Etienne Bramley, recently handed over 100 copies of the Afrikaans Nal'ibali Story Anthology to the Free State Department of Education in the Xhariep District. This generous donation aims to enrich the literacy resources in Afrikaans available to schools in the district, and forms part of a broader effort by Nal'ibali to promote storytelling and reading in the mother tongue in the province. In the last 13 years, Nal'ibali has published 17 printed books, including the Read-Aloud Story Collections and the Nal'ibali Story Anthology; eight anthologies with numerous stories written by children in various languages, and over 270 multilingual online stories, reaching millions of children across South Africa. To continue creating reading materials for children, Nal'ibali needs your support. You can support us by donating on the link in the bio. #literacy #storytelling #education #storytelling #nalibalistories #nalibalianthologies #africanstories #africanchildrensstories

In the spirit of inclusivity and linguistic celebration, our Nal'ibali Eastern Cape recently added South African Sign Language (SASL) to their holiday reading programme at Dimbaza Library. Children participate in spelling bees and share stories in SASL using materials from the library. By incorporating SASL, the programme promotes understanding and appreciation of diverse linguistic backgrounds, enriching the overall experience for all participants. Through the promotion of literacy in South African Sign Language, Nal'ibali is raising awareness about the importance of sign languages in literacy development and the inclusion of deaf children in literacy programmes. Learn a few South African Sign Language signs on the link in the bio. #signlanguage #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #sign #SASL #AllLanguagesMatter #education #literacy #holidayprogramme

One of Nelson Mandela’s greatest wishes was for South African children to experience the joy of reading. As we celebrate his legacy this month, Nal'ibali has compiled 67 ways to encourage reading, writing, and storytelling among children in your family, reading club, or community. By participating in these initiatives, we can honour his vision and ensure every child has the chance to discover the magic of stories. Choose one of 67 ways to spread a love of reading and writing in your community on the link in the bio. Share how you will promote reading for enjoyment among children in your life on Mandela Day in the comments. #MandelaMonth #MandelaDay2025 #Mandela #literacy #storytelling #reading #readingforenjoyment #readingforfun