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

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@nalibalisa
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Nal'ibali is a reading-for-enjoyment campaign that sparks children's potential through storytelling and reading.
  • A simple routine can build big confidence. 

Reading aloud at the same time each day helps children feel safe, calm and ready to learn. 

 Tell us — what time is storytime in your home?
  • Our latest video features captivating stories told in sign language, celebrating the power of storytelling and literacy for all children.

Watch and discover how inclusive storytelling can make a real difference in education — and inspire a lifelong love of reading.

Watch now and share the joy of reading!

To acces the full video, click on the link below
https://youtu.be/BZBfxeqCHPg?si=Dbm_IdD6WnKiBaLr
  • https://www.instagram.com/p/DRxmT0VjVGm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Nal’ibali is proud to announce that our very own Publishing Specialist, Thabiso Mahlape, has been nominated by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) to represent South Africa at the 2025 Moscow International Book Fair, taking place from 4–7 December 2025 in Moscow, Russia. This international invitation is a meaningful acknowledgement of the power of storytelling and the importance of South African voices in global literary spaces. It honours the everyday magic of what we do - helping children discover joy through reading, in the languages that feel like home. We are deeply honoured to contribute to this global platform and thrilled to see South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment movement recognised internationally. 

@sportartsculturersa 
#nalibali #readingforenjoyment #southafricanliterature #moscowbookfair2025 #readingbooks #educational
  • Join our Men’s Literacy Imbizo Webinar!

Discover how fathers, mentors & male caregivers are using reading to strengthen families and uplift communities.

Theme: Men’s Literacy Imbizo – Its Influence on Families and Communities. Be part of the conversation on fatherhood, literacy & positive role modelling.

Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/mFws7wnbmkFw
A simple routine can build big confidence. 

Reading aloud at the same time each day helps children feel safe, calm and ready to learn. 

 Tell us — what time is storytime in your home?
A simple routine can build big confidence. Reading aloud at the same time each day helps children feel safe, calm and ready to learn. Tell us — what time is storytime in your home?
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Our latest video features captivating stories told in sign language, celebrating the power of storytelling and literacy for all children. Watch and discover how inclusive storytelling can make a real difference in education — and inspire a lifelong love of reading. Watch now and share the joy of reading! To acces the full video, click on the link below https://youtu.be/BZBfxeqCHPg?si=Dbm_IdD6WnKiBaLr
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https://www.instagram.com/p/DRxmT0VjVGm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Nal’ibali is proud to announce that our very own Publishing Specialist, Thabiso Mahlape, has been nominated by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) to represent South Africa at the 2025 Moscow International Book Fair, taking place from 4–7 December 2025 in Moscow, Russia. This international invitation is a meaningful acknowledgement of the power of storytelling and the importance of South African voices in global literary spaces. It honours the everyday magic of what we do - helping children discover joy through reading, in the languages that feel like home. We are deeply honoured to contribute to this global platform and thrilled to see South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment movement recognised internationally. 

@sportartsculturersa 
#nalibali #readingforenjoyment #southafricanliterature #moscowbookfair2025 #readingbooks #educational
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRxmT0VjVGm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Nal’ibali is proud to announce that our very own Publishing Specialist, Thabiso Mahlape, has been nominated by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) to represent South Africa at the 2025 Moscow International Book Fair, taking place from 4–7 December 2025 in Moscow, Russia. This international invitation is a meaningful acknowledgement of the power of storytelling and the importance of South African voices in global literary spaces. It honours the everyday magic of what we do - helping children discover joy through reading, in the languages that feel like home. We are deeply honoured to contribute to this global platform and thrilled to see South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment movement recognised internationally. @sportartsculturersa #nalibali #readingforenjoyment #southafricanliterature #moscowbookfair2025 #readingbooks #educational
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Join our Men’s Literacy Imbizo Webinar!

Discover how fathers, mentors & male caregivers are using reading to strengthen families and uplift communities.

Theme: Men’s Literacy Imbizo – Its Influence on Families and Communities. Be part of the conversation on fatherhood, literacy & positive role modelling.

Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/mFws7wnbmkFw
Join our Men’s Literacy Imbizo Webinar! Discover how fathers, mentors & male caregivers are using reading to strengthen families and uplift communities. Theme: Men’s Literacy Imbizo – Its Influence on Families and Communities. Be part of the conversation on fatherhood, literacy & positive role modelling. Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/mFws7wnbmkFw
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Become a Hero for Literacy

Join Nal’ibali as a volunteer and help spark a lifelong love of reading in children. Together, we can build a brighter future—one story at a time.

#NalibaliAndSledWrad2026

World Read
Aloud Month 2026

During the month of February

Help us read to
3 million children

Invest in a nation of readers!