On February 1, we had the pleasure of speaking to Bulelani Futshane from Nal’ibali, the national read for enjoyment campaign to celebrate World Read Aloud Day (WRAD). Nal’ibali calls on all South Africans to join them in reading aloud to the children in their lives on WRAD.
Bulelani shares that World Read Aloud Day was established to improve literacy rates in South Africa. Reading to children also promotes their imagination and creativity which are critical in child development.
Nal’ibali encourages implementing home languages to promote a life-long reading culture. Nal’ibali stories are written in all 11 official South Africa languages and over the years, Nal’ibali has evolved to be inclusive of all populations, even the deaf.
At the end of the interview, Bulelani read us a short excerpt from the story “Everyday’s a Story” by Tumisang Shongwe.
To get involved, visit www.nalibali.org
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