Reading

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…

‘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,…

Book Review: ‘The Sum of The Parts’ Adds Up to Gratitude

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 21, 2024April 20, 2024 237 0

Amanda Lourens’ ‘The Sum of the Parts’ is self-described as ‘not just another cancer story’. However, it adds up to so much more than that. Hope, disappointment, small victories and…

World Read Aloud Day Hopes to Reach Millions of Eager Ears

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024 635 0

We’re about to turn the page onto World Read Aloud Day, and everyone from local libraries to rugby stars is getting involved!   Cape Town, South Africa (02 February 2024)…

Sisters’ Tiny Libraries Bring Great Joy to Port Elizabeth!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 23, 2023December 1, 2023 2,305 0

Tiny libraries are a source of immense joy for those who stumble upon them. And, two such treasures have reminded people in P.E that the little things count a lot,…

Every Saturday This Small Shack Turns into a Vibrant Children’s Book Club

by Mary-Anne Gontsana@groundup_newsOctober 13, 2023 619 0

Philippi resident Sindeka Mandoyi started the Chosi-chosi book club in 2019 to share her passion for reading   Philippi, South Africa (13 October 2023) — Every Saturday a small shack…