#ReadBecause: FJL Wells has its say
VIDEO: FJL Wells Primary Mine School share their love of reading.
Learners and educators at FJL Wells Primary Mine School shared their love of reading in light of National Book Week in September.
WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT:
This year, National Book Week (NBW) marks a decade of influence on South Africa’s reading culture. The NBW campaign will run from 2 to 8 September, with the SA Book Fair on 6, 7 and 8 September at Constitution Hill.
The celebration also coincides with International Literacy Day on 8 September, and will include 10 indigenous-language reading festivals in remote communities across the country to mark UNESCO’s International Year of Indigenous Languages. National Book Week is dedicated to encouraging reading and promoting books.
A South African Book Development Council (SABDC) study has revealed that only 14 per cent of South Africans read actively, while 58 per cent of households did not have a single leisure book at home.
Statistics SA’s recent general household survey also revealed that most parents never spend quality time stimulating and nurturing early childhood development.
The survey further revealed that a third of parents have never told stories and almost 50 per cent have never read a book with their children. Caxton Local Media, under the banner of Caxton Cares, has joined this year’s campaign as we explore ways to bridge the gap in learners’ access to reading material.
Stay informed about the campaign by following #WeRead, #ReadBecause, #CaxtonCares, and #BuyABook.
