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Rabbit learns to forget

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Sports Day

Village of the cruel king

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Anything can happen

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What does an angel look like?

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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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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 writing a special story in all 12 SA language…

Literacy Month

Literacy day and heritage month is celebrated in September and each year, Nal’ibali is celebrates the rich diversity of culture…

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…

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 Reading…

Men’s Literacy Imbizo

The Nal’ibali Men’s Literacy Imbizo aims to upskill men in the literacy space and create a network of men who are interested in building a culture of reading for enjoyment in their communities.

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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Bringing Warmth and Hope: Nal’ibali–Lesedi Literacy Project Hosts Blanket Drive in Postmasburg

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Nal’ibali stands in solidarity with the Bram-Fischer families, advocating for the prosecution of a suspended employee accused of a criminal offence against children

South Africa, Thursday, 10 April 2025 – Nal’ibali commends the courage and bravery of the young children from Bram-Fischer Primary
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STATEMENT REGARDING INCIDENT OF THE ALLEGED SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BY A NAL’IBALI EMPLOYEE AT BRAM-FISCHER PRIMARY SCHOOL’s READING CLUB

Wednesday, 9 April 2025 – Nalibali is aware of the deeply disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct by a Nal’ibali employee
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NAL’IBALI SA LIBRARY WEEK ACTIVATIONS

Nal’ibali held various activations to create awareness around South African Library Week, celebrated from the 17th to the 24th of
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  • The Nal’ibali Eastern Cape team recently entertained festival-goers at the Eastern Cape Literature Festival, held at Village Green in Makhanda. The festival, powered by the @nationalartsfestival , is a bold gathering of books, music, and culture that highlights the importance of literature, allowed our team to use reading and storytelling to educate about child protection. Nal’ibali, with the support of the @sportsartsculturersa and the EC Literature Festival, set up a dedicated reading area at Village Green filled with copies of the Nal’ibali reading supplement and a selection of books that cover a wide range of child-friendly topics. Children and parents were encouraged to explore the Nal'ibali reading corner and enjoy stories. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and curiosity, as families engaged with the materials and each other, fostering a community spirit around reading. In addition to the reading corners, Nal'ibali hosted a storytelling session led by story-sparkers, where children's stories were brought to life. Interactive story readings were also held, allowing young participants to follow along with story-sparkers as stories were read aloud. These activities aimed to educate both children and adults about the importance of child protection and how to create environments where children are safe. Creating environments where children are safe is essential for their development and well-being. By creating spaces where reading and storytelling are used to educate communities about child safety, we empower both children and adults to engage in meaningful conversations about child protection and support, ensuring every child can thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. Support Nal'ibali's work in growing literacy in South Africa by donating on the link in the bio. #LitFest2025 #naf2025 #ArtsFestival2025 #literature #literacy #readingcommunity #readingcommunity #ReadingForFun #readingforenjoyment #nalibali
  • WATCH: School holidays are a great time to catch up on our new written, audio, and video stories. Our story "Ibhovu lengonyama" is a perfect way to start your holiday reading programme at home or in your reading club. Enjoy it in IsiXhosa, and don't forget to do the exciting story activities. Find our Nal'ibali stories told by our Young Nal'ibali Storytellers on The Nal'ibali YouTube channel. #YoungNalibaliStorytellers #YNST #Storytelling #Literacy #education #stories
  • New Look, Same Mission: Growing a love for stories and reading! Say hello to our new website! Whether you're searching for children's reading materials in your home language, insightful leadership articles, or ways to boost literacy in your community, it's now easier than ever to find what you need! Visit our new website on the link in the bio. #nalibali #education #readingforenjoyment #reading #literacy #ReadingForFun #storytelling #stories #story #newwebsite #literacywebsite #africanstories #AfricanChildrenStories
  • Since its inception in 2012, Nal'ibali has been at the forefront of addressing the literacy crisis through a research-backed, multifaceted campaign that includes reading for enjoyment, encouraging children to read in their home language, providing access to books, and strengthening the reading ecosystem to create and sustain positive reading habits. As we get ready for our Annual General Meeting tomorrow, let's review the Nal'ibali story on the link in the bio. #Nalibali #storytelling #literacy #education #readingforenjoyment #accesstobooks #africanstories #africanlanguages
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The Nal’ibali Eastern Cape team recently entertained festival-goers at the Eastern Cape Literature Festival, held at Village Green in Makhanda. The festival, powered by the @nationalartsfestival , is a bold gathering of books, music, and culture that highlights the importance of literature, allowed our team to use reading and storytelling to educate about child protection. Nal’ibali, with the support of the @sportsartsculturersa and the EC Literature Festival, set up a dedicated reading area at Village Green filled with copies of the Nal’ibali reading supplement and a selection of books that cover a wide range of child-friendly topics. Children and parents were encouraged to explore the Nal'ibali reading corner and enjoy stories. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and curiosity, as families engaged with the materials and each other, fostering a community spirit around reading. In addition to the reading corners, Nal'ibali hosted a storytelling session led by story-sparkers, where children's stories were brought to life. Interactive story readings were also held, allowing young participants to follow along with story-sparkers as stories were read aloud. These activities aimed to educate both children and adults about the importance of child protection and how to create environments where children are safe. Creating environments where children are safe is essential for their development and well-being. By creating spaces where reading and storytelling are used to educate communities about child safety, we empower both children and adults to engage in meaningful conversations about child protection and support, ensuring every child can thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. Support Nal'ibali's work in growing literacy in South Africa by donating on the link in the bio. #LitFest2025 #naf2025 #ArtsFestival2025 #literature #literacy #readingcommunity #readingcommunity #ReadingForFun #readingforenjoyment #nalibali
The Nal’ibali Eastern Cape team recently entertained festival-goers at the Eastern Cape Literature Festival, held at Village Green in Makhanda. The festival, powered by the @nationalartsfestival , is a bold gathering of books, music, and culture that highlights the importance of literature, allowed our team to use reading and storytelling to educate about child protection. Nal’ibali, with the support of the @sportsartsculturersa and the EC Literature Festival, set up a dedicated reading area at Village Green filled with copies of the Nal’ibali reading supplement and a selection of books that cover a wide range of child-friendly topics. Children and parents were encouraged to explore the Nal'ibali reading corner and enjoy stories. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and curiosity, as families engaged with the materials and each other, fostering a community spirit around reading. In addition to the reading corners, Nal'ibali hosted a storytelling session led by story-sparkers, where children's stories were brought to life. Interactive story readings were also held, allowing young participants to follow along with story-sparkers as stories were read aloud. These activities aimed to educate both children and adults about the importance of child protection and how to create environments where children are safe. Creating environments where children are safe is essential for their development and well-being. By creating spaces where reading and storytelling are used to educate communities about child safety, we empower both children and adults to engage in meaningful conversations about child protection and support, ensuring every child can thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. Support Nal'ibali's work in growing literacy in South Africa by donating on the link in the bio. #LitFest2025 #naf2025 #ArtsFestival2025 #literature #literacy #readingcommunity #readingcommunity #ReadingForFun #readingforenjoyment #nalibali
The Nal’ibali Eastern Cape team recently entertained festival-goers at the Eastern Cape Literature Festival, held at Village Green in Makhanda. The festival, powered by the @nationalartsfestival , is a bold gathering of books, music, and culture that highlights the importance of literature, allowed our team to use reading and storytelling to educate about child protection. Nal’ibali, with the support of the @sportsartsculturersa and the EC Literature Festival, set up a dedicated reading area at Village Green filled with copies of the Nal’ibali reading supplement and a selection of books that cover a wide range of child-friendly topics. Children and parents were encouraged to explore the Nal'ibali reading corner and enjoy stories. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and curiosity, as families engaged with the materials and each other, fostering a community spirit around reading. In addition to the reading corners, Nal'ibali hosted a storytelling session led by story-sparkers, where children's stories were brought to life. Interactive story readings were also held, allowing young participants to follow along with story-sparkers as stories were read aloud. These activities aimed to educate both children and adults about the importance of child protection and how to create environments where children are safe. Creating environments where children are safe is essential for their development and well-being. By creating spaces where reading and storytelling are used to educate communities about child safety, we empower both children and adults to engage in meaningful conversations about child protection and support, ensuring every child can thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. Support Nal'ibali's work in growing literacy in South Africa by donating on the link in the bio. #LitFest2025 #naf2025 #ArtsFestival2025 #literature #literacy #readingcommunity #readingcommunity #ReadingForFun #readingforenjoyment #nalibali
The Nal’ibali Eastern Cape team recently entertained festival-goers at the Eastern Cape Literature Festival, held at Village Green in Makhanda. The festival, powered by the @nationalartsfestival , is a bold gathering of books, music, and culture that highlights the importance of literature, allowed our team to use reading and storytelling to educate about child protection. Nal’ibali, with the support of the @sportsartsculturersa and the EC Literature Festival, set up a dedicated reading area at Village Green filled with copies of the Nal’ibali reading supplement and a selection of books that cover a wide range of child-friendly topics. Children and parents were encouraged to explore the Nal'ibali reading corner and enjoy stories. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and curiosity, as families engaged with the materials and each other, fostering a community spirit around reading. In addition to the reading corners, Nal'ibali hosted a storytelling session led by story-sparkers, where children's stories were brought to life. Interactive story readings were also held, allowing young participants to follow along with story-sparkers as stories were read aloud. These activities aimed to educate both children and adults about the importance of child protection and how to create environments where children are safe. Creating environments where children are safe is essential for their development and well-being. By creating spaces where reading and storytelling are used to educate communities about child safety, we empower both children and adults to engage in meaningful conversations about child protection and support, ensuring every child can thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. Support Nal'ibali's work in growing literacy in South Africa by donating on the link in the bio. #LitFest2025 #naf2025 #ArtsFestival2025 #literature #literacy #readingcommunity #readingcommunity #ReadingForFun #readingforenjoyment #nalibali
The Nal’ibali Eastern Cape team recently entertained festival-goers at the Eastern Cape Literature Festival, held at Village Green in Makhanda. The festival, powered by the @nationalartsfestival , is a bold gathering of books, music, and culture that highlights the importance of literature, allowed our team to use reading and storytelling to educate about child protection. Nal’ibali, with the support of the @sportsartsculturersa and the EC Literature Festival, set up a dedicated reading area at Village Green filled with copies of the Nal’ibali reading supplement and a selection of books that cover a wide range of child-friendly topics. Children and parents were encouraged to explore the Nal'ibali reading corner and enjoy stories. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and curiosity, as families engaged with the materials and each other, fostering a community spirit around reading. In addition to the reading corners, Nal'ibali hosted a storytelling session led by story-sparkers, where children's stories were brought to life. Interactive story readings were also held, allowing young participants to follow along with story-sparkers as stories were read aloud. These activities aimed to educate both children and adults about the importance of child protection and how to create environments where children are safe. Creating environments where children are safe is essential for their development and well-being. By creating spaces where reading and storytelling are used to educate communities about child safety, we empower both children and adults to engage in meaningful conversations about child protection and support, ensuring every child can thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. Support Nal'ibali's work in growing literacy in South Africa by donating on the link in the bio. #LitFest2025 #naf2025 #ArtsFestival2025 #literature #literacy #readingcommunity #readingcommunity #ReadingForFun #readingforenjoyment #nalibali
The Nal’ibali Eastern Cape team recently entertained festival-goers at the Eastern Cape Literature Festival, held at Village Green in Makhanda. The festival, powered by the @nationalartsfestival , is a bold gathering of books, music, and culture that highlights the importance of literature, allowed our team to use reading and storytelling to educate about child protection. Nal’ibali, with the support of the @sportsartsculturersa and the EC Literature Festival, set up a dedicated reading area at Village Green filled with copies of the Nal’ibali reading supplement and a selection of books that cover a wide range of child-friendly topics. Children and parents were encouraged to explore the Nal'ibali reading corner and enjoy stories. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and curiosity, as families engaged with the materials and each other, fostering a community spirit around reading. In addition to the reading corners, Nal'ibali hosted a storytelling session led by story-sparkers, where children's stories were brought to life. Interactive story readings were also held, allowing young participants to follow along with story-sparkers as stories were read aloud. These activities aimed to educate both children and adults about the importance of child protection and how to create environments where children are safe. Creating environments where children are safe is essential for their development and well-being. By creating spaces where reading and storytelling are used to educate communities about child safety, we empower both children and adults to engage in meaningful conversations about child protection and support, ensuring every child can thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. Support Nal'ibali's work in growing literacy in South Africa by donating on the link in the bio. #LitFest2025 #naf2025 #ArtsFestival2025 #literature #literacy #readingcommunity #readingcommunity #ReadingForFun #readingforenjoyment #nalibali
The Nal’ibali Eastern Cape team recently entertained festival-goers at the Eastern Cape Literature Festival, held at Village Green in Makhanda. The festival, powered by the @nationalartsfestival , is a bold gathering of books, music, and culture that highlights the importance of literature, allowed our team to use reading and storytelling to educate about child protection. Nal’ibali, with the support of the @sportsartsculturersa and the EC Literature Festival, set up a dedicated reading area at Village Green filled with copies of the Nal’ibali reading supplement and a selection of books that cover a wide range of child-friendly topics. Children and parents were encouraged to explore the Nal'ibali reading corner and enjoy stories. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and curiosity, as families engaged with the materials and each other, fostering a community spirit around reading. In addition to the reading corners, Nal'ibali hosted a storytelling session led by story-sparkers, where children's stories were brought to life. Interactive story readings were also held, allowing young participants to follow along with story-sparkers as stories were read aloud. These activities aimed to educate both children and adults about the importance of child protection and how to create environments where children are safe. Creating environments where children are safe is essential for their development and well-being. By creating spaces where reading and storytelling are used to educate communities about child safety, we empower both children and adults to engage in meaningful conversations about child protection and support, ensuring every child can thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. Support Nal'ibali's work in growing literacy in South Africa by donating on the link in the bio. #LitFest2025 #naf2025 #ArtsFestival2025 #literature #literacy #readingcommunity #readingcommunity #ReadingForFun #readingforenjoyment #nalibali
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The Nal’ibali Eastern Cape team recently entertained festival-goers at the Eastern Cape Literature Festival, held at Village Green in Makhanda. The festival, powered by the @nationalartsfestival , is a bold gathering of books, music, and culture that highlights the importance of literature, allowed our team to use reading and storytelling to educate about child protection. Nal’ibali, with the support of the @sportsartsculturersa and the EC Literature Festival, set up a dedicated reading area at Village Green filled with copies of the Nal’ibali reading supplement and a selection of books that cover a wide range of child-friendly topics. Children and parents were encouraged to explore the Nal'ibali reading corner and enjoy stories. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and curiosity, as families engaged with the materials and each other, fostering a community spirit around reading. In addition to the reading corners, Nal'ibali hosted a storytelling session led by story-sparkers, where children's stories were brought to life. Interactive story readings were also held, allowing young participants to follow along with story-sparkers as stories were read aloud. These activities aimed to educate both children and adults about the importance of child protection and how to create environments where children are safe. Creating environments where children are safe is essential for their development and well-being. By creating spaces where reading and storytelling are used to educate communities about child safety, we empower both children and adults to engage in meaningful conversations about child protection and support, ensuring every child can thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. Support Nal'ibali's work in growing literacy in South Africa by donating on the link in the bio. #LitFest2025 #naf2025 #ArtsFestival2025 #literature #literacy #readingcommunity #readingcommunity #ReadingForFun #readingforenjoyment #nalibali
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WATCH: School holidays are a great time to catch up on our new written, audio, and video stories. Our story "Ibhovu lengonyama" is a perfect way to start your holiday reading programme at home or in your reading club. Enjoy it in IsiXhosa, and don't forget to do the exciting story activities. Find our Nal'ibali stories told by our Young Nal'ibali Storytellers on The Nal'ibali YouTube channel. #YoungNalibaliStorytellers #YNST #Storytelling #Literacy #education #stories
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New Look, Same Mission: Growing a love for stories and reading! Say hello to our new website! Whether you're searching for children's reading materials in your home language, insightful leadership articles, or ways to boost literacy in your community, it's now easier than ever to find what you need! Visit our new website on the link in the bio. #nalibali #education #readingforenjoyment #reading #literacy #ReadingForFun #storytelling #stories #story #newwebsite #literacywebsite #africanstories #AfricanChildrenStories
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New Look, Same Mission: Growing a love for stories and reading! Say hello to our new website! Whether you're searching for children's reading materials in your home language, insightful leadership articles, or ways to boost literacy in your community, it's now easier than ever to find what you need! Visit our new website on the link in the bio. #nalibali #education #readingforenjoyment #reading #literacy #ReadingForFun #storytelling #stories #story #newwebsite #literacywebsite #africanstories #AfricanChildrenStories
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Since its inception in 2012, Nal'ibali has been at the forefront of addressing the literacy crisis through a research-backed, multifaceted campaign that includes reading for enjoyment, encouraging children to read in their home language, providing access to books, and strengthening the reading ecosystem to create and sustain positive reading habits. As we get ready for our Annual General Meeting tomorrow, let's review the Nal'ibali story on the link in the bio. #Nalibali #storytelling #literacy #education #readingforenjoyment #accesstobooks #africanstories #africanlanguages
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Since its inception in 2012, Nal'ibali has been at the forefront of addressing the literacy crisis through a research-backed, multifaceted campaign that includes reading for enjoyment, encouraging children to read in their home language, providing access to books, and strengthening the reading ecosystem to create and sustain positive reading habits. As we get ready for our Annual General Meeting tomorrow, let's review the Nal'ibali story on the link in the bio. #Nalibali #storytelling #literacy #education #readingforenjoyment #accesstobooks #africanstories #africanlanguages
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