Multilingual Story Supplements

In this edition, we celebrate Literacy Day and how we can all work together to make South Africa a literate country, as well as our new partnership with Blind SA! PLUS you can take a look at three beautiful, new stories: ‘All the magic in the world’ by Wendy Hartmann and illustrated by Niki Daly (Songololo), ‘Knock knock’ by Carole Bloch, illustrated by Alzette Prins (Jacana Media), AND ‘Thoko’s first library book’ by Niki Daly.

In this edition, we teach you how you can become a star storyteller! We also feature Melusi Sibiya, CEO of Times Knowledge Learning Foundation, who is passionate about making a difference in his community! We feature a story sent to us by an avid reader, AND we have another three new stories for you: ‘Together we’re strong’ by Liesl Jobson, Alice Toich and illustrated by Nazli Jacobs, ‘Old stockings, please’ by Nanziwe Mzuzu and illustrated by Tasia Rosser AND ‘Koketso loses the chickens’ by Patricia de Villiers and illustrated by Vian Oelofsen.

In this edition, we explore how stories have the power to create long-lasting social change! We speak to the heroes at Bookdash – talented individuals who come together to create beautiful books for kids around the country and the world. PLUS we feature another three stories: ‘Stronger than a lion’ by Sindiwe Magona and illustrated by Neil Blomkamp, ‘Is there anyone like me?’ by Fred Strydom, Jess Jardim-Wedepohl and illustrated by Stephen Wallace (Bookdash) AND ‘The best detective’ by Wendy Hartmann, illustrated by Rico.

In this edition, we explore the importance of fathers and other male reading role models in children’s lives.  We also look back at this year’s incredible World Read Aloud Day and the record that Nal’ibali broke! PLUS we feature three new stories just for you: ‘The first day of forever’ written by the children of Arniston (Parliamentary Millenium Programme and SundayTimes ReadRight), ‘Shongololo’s shoes’ Megan Lötter Jacqui L’Ange and Marteli Kleyn,  and ‘Stone soup’ by Helen Brain and illustrated by Alzette Prins.

In this edition, globally renown storyteller Gcina Mhlophe discusses the powerful stories of Africa that changed her life.  We feature our recommended schildren’s books on our ‘Bookshelf’ section, PLUS we feature three new stories: ‘Kasanko’s dream’ by Gcina Mhlophe and illustrated by Lalelani Mbhele, ‘I will help you’ by Andrea Abbott, Olivia Villet and illustrated by Fathima Kathrada, AND ‘The glass mountain’ by Kai Tuomi, illustrated by Tamsin and Natalie Hinrichsen.

In this edition, we explore what Nal’ibali means when we say “reading for enjoyment” – you’ll be surprised at its power! We also introduce you to the new platform we’re on – WeChat! We also have some beautiful Mother’s Day card ideas, PLUS three new stories: ‘The great big fish’ by Ann Walton and Trish de Villiers, ‘Granny’s place’ by Nonhlahla Dlamini and Pinkie Wilson, ‘A salad with eight colours’ by Helen Brain, illustrated by Rico.

This is our read-aloud edition of the supplement, in preparation for World Read Aloud Day (WRAD)! We feature read-aloud tips, ten ways to read aloud with children AND our official WRAD story! Check out ‘Neo and the big wide world’ by Vianne Venter and illustrated by Rico, ‘Lulu’ by Niki Daly (Jacana Media) and ‘The farmer and his family’ by Shasha Seakamela, illustrated by Johann Strauss.