Literacy

Author Surprises Charity Christmas Book Drive with Boxes of Reads!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 22, 2024October 21, 2024 40 0

Charity Begins With Me’s children’s Christmas book drive is off to the most cheerful start, thanks to a kind author!   Johannesburg, South Africa (22 October 2024) — Just last week,…

Nal’ibali Hosts a Day of Fun and Learning for Mothers and Children in Khayelitsha

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024 75 0

As 60 eager mothers and their little ones gathered at Isivivana Centre in Khayelitsha, the magic of storytelling was brought to life during a fun and educational event by Nal’ibali…

Masicorp’s Marvellous Impact on Literacy in Masiphumelele Township

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 29, 2024September 28, 2024 190 0

Masicorp is making a marvellous difference when it comes to literacy in Masiphumelele Township! From resources that have increased learner’s marks by up to 40% to fostering a love of…

Nkomazi Parents Spark Children’s Lifelong Love of Reading With Cultural Stories

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 25, 2024October 2, 2024 105 0

By providing parents in Nkomazi with culturally relevant books and training, The Do More Foundation’s Read and Play at Home programme has fostered a deep bond between families, empowering parents…

Can You Spell the Word that Decided this Joburg Spelling Bee Competition?

by Ihsaan Haffejee@groundup_newsAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024 343 0

Dozens of learners from inner-city schools competed in the 2nd Windybrow Arts Centre Spelling Bee competition:   Hillbrow, South Africa (27 August 2024)—The Windybrow Arts Centre in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, was…

Book Dash Celebrates 10 Years of Bringing Stories and Joy to Kids

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 20, 2024October 14, 2024 103 0

For 10 years, Book Dash has been on an epic mission to make sure more South African children fall in love with reading by creating and sharing free storybooks with…

Clever Local Literacy Project Selected for International Competition

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJune 4, 2024June 3, 2024 307 0

A clever local literacy project largely led by student efforts is taking the world by storm and has been chosen to compete in an international competition!   Western Cape, South…

‘Growing Readers with Books’ Project Gives Over 9000 Books to Kids!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024 245 0

In a huge effort to cultivate a culture of reading for young children across South African homes, the ‘Growing Readers with Books’ Project has given over 9000 books to youngsters,…

Libraries Get Dressed Up for National Library Week!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 11, 2024March 11, 2024 471 0

Ahead of National Library Week, local libraries have made creative displays to honour their roles in communities among many other literacy-approved surprises up their sleeves:   South Africa (11 March…

Children Feel the Magic of Stories at World Read Aloud Day

by Ashraf Hendricks@groundup_newsFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024 179 0

Event organised by Nal’ibali and the City of Cape Town.   Cape Town, South Africa (08 February 2024)—Everyone who can – teachers, parents, caregivers – should read to children, says…