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Why you should include paper books in your reading diet

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In this digital age, where screens dominate daily life, the idea of reading a physical book, magazine or newspaper may seem old-fashioned. Ahead of International Literacy Day on 8 September, the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) suggests that reading paper-based material can be compared to maintaining a healthy diet. Jane Molony, executive director […]

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kibooks.online wants to make reading fun again

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The Qualibooks Group is looking to bring the fun back to reading with kibooks.online. A fully online platform, kibooks.online provides children with access to around 8 000 top-quality books that they can read anywhere and at any time, says Christopher de Beer, a director at the group. “At the Qualibooks Group, our goal is to

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The critical role of reading in early childhood development

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As parents in South Africa, we all want the best for our children. We dream of bright futures filled with opportunities. One of the most effective ways to set our children on the path to success is by fostering early language and literacy skills. Reading plays a crucial role in this journey, offering numerous benefits

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4 reasons to unplug and read a paper book

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According to the National Reading Survey, more than half of South African adults still live in households without literature, and this is not improving over time. It also reports that some 65% of children turn 10 years old without having a single picture book in their home. “This is a devastating statistic,” says Jane Molony, executive director

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Help our children fall in love with books this February

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According to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study 2021, 81% of Grade 4 learners tested in South Africa cannot read for meaning in any of the 11 official languages, and could not answer straightforward comprehension questions. This is an increase from the previous 78% from 2016. In South Africa, there is ongoing concern about the

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