GROWING THE LOVE FOR STORIES & READING

What happens when you empower young children by giving them access to reading materials in their home language and a platform to share their stories? You get two editions of authentic stories written by children in their mother tongue, based on their own experiences. Nal'ibali, in collaboration with Lesedi Solar Park Trust, recently celebrated the launch of the second edition of the anthology, "Seeds of Change," at NG Kerk, Postmasburg, Northern Cape. The anthology features 76 poems and short stories in English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa written by 76 Grade R- 5 learners from 10 primary schools in Postmasburg and Danielskuil. The launch, which gathered child authors, teachers, and parents, was not just about releasing a book but also about celebrating the collaboration among different communities and organizations. The learners shared their stories with their caregivers, who joined them on stage. Hearing these stories and seeing the illustrations proved that reading and writing can be tools for reflection, empowerment, and healing for children. Supporting young writers early on can provide a strong foundation for their growth and help them thrive as they develop personally, academically, and professionally. Nal'ibali supports young writers by increasing access to reading materials, offering mentorship, and creating platforms for them to share their work. You can help Nal'ibali empower more young authors by donating on the link in the bio. #booklaunch #Nalibali #storytelling #childauthors #education #stories #literacymonth2025

Nal’ibali in collaboration with BK Publishing, The Department of Education ~ Mpumalanga Division and Msukaligwa LIS hosted its third annual Literacy Month Commemoration in Wesselton recently. Nal'ibali's Righardt Le Roux reflects on the celebrations on the link in the bio. #literacymonth2025 #Nalibali #Storytelling #Education #EmpoweringYoungMinds #Africanstories

Creating safe and healthy spaces for children is essential for helping them develop self-awareness and providing an environment where they can enjoy reading. Nal'ibali is dedicated to promoting child safety policies and creating spaces where children can freely interact and enjoy reading with caregivers, teachers, and reading club leaders. We have compiled a list of factors to consider while designing safe and helpful reading environments for children. You can also read Nal'ibali's Child Protection policy on the link in our bio. #NalibaliChildProtectionPolicy #ChildProtection #childsafety #StandAgainstChildAbuse #protectchildrenfromabuse #childrensrights

Motivated by the goal of fostering print-rich settings, expanding access to mother language reading materials, and promoting literacy in underserved communities, the Nal’ibali Eastern Cape team and Dimbaza Library celebrated Literacy Month at Amalinde Primary School in Dimbaza, Eastern Cape, recently. Read more about the event on the link in the bio. Don't forget to share pictures of your Literacy Month activities with us in the comments. #nalibali #storytelling #literacy #literacymonth2025 #education #africanstories #EmpoweringYoungMinds #education