POLOKWANE – Whether it’s keeping up with current affairs or simply snuggling under a blanket with a lengthy novel, reading has the ability to take you places you’ve never been before.
The South African Book Development Council (SABDC), along with various organisations who are championing reading promotion in South Africa, will be taking to social media to engage citizens on why reading for leisure is so important during the launch of #readbecause .
Shakirah Dramat of the (SABDC) says the primary aim of #readbecause is to showcase unity of purpose among the multitude of organisations who work towards promoting a reading culture in South Africa and to encourage more people to perceive the value of reading.
With that in mind, the editorial team at the Review wish to share their love of reading with you:
THABITHA MAHLANGU
“I #readbecause reading improves my vocabulary and conversational ability. Above all else I read to gain knowledge, new and old and for entertainment purposes.”
COLLEEN WOLLER
“I #readbecasue it opens my mind to the world and it provides an escape and adds a little fantasy to your life.”
MIRANDA CHAUKE
“I read because it’s an escape. You get lost in the story and forget about everything else around. It not only improves your vocabulary but it is also a brilliant way to stretch your imagination. Books don’t judge, they don’t talk back and you definitely lose nothing from reading but you gain a ton of knowledge.”
RAEESA KIMMIE
“Reading is not only a way to unwind and relax but it’s a means of getting in tune with your imagination. Reading provides an escape and it’s a chance to create an endless magical world of your own in your mind using your own imagination. There is a whole new world inside the pages of a book, so why not explore?”
“Reading takes me away from my daily struggles into a make believe world. By reading the right material I have the opportunity to learn things, like how people lived a 100 years ago or even how they live in other countries. Since I love reading autobiographies, I learn how real people overcome their burdens, like being locked up in a Chinese jail or having lost her whole family in a bomb in Yemen. Apart from widening your boundaries, reading also relaxes me. Reading a lot helps with your own language use, spelling and grammar.”
NELIE ERASMUS
“I am way too curious about what is going on in the world around me not to read. It transfers me to other people’s worlds, their lives, thoughts and experiences. It enriches my own live and general knowledge about the world around me, nature, the oceans, other countries, our own beloved country. Whether it is fact or fiction, newspapers, biographies, novels, romances, whatever I can lay my hands upon, I will read it. It may easily lead me astray to such an extent that I may forget the time and to prepare supper…”
JOLINE NASH
“Reading is the key that unlocks a world of knowledge. Snuggle up with a great auto- biography or stay informed on current affairs. No matter the format, reading inspires, drives and creates a world of thinkers.”
CHERYLLEE HANNAM
“I love reading books, magazines and newspapers. Reading stimulates my creativity and helps me to think out of the box. It is a great source of general knowledge and keeping one informed on what is happening around you. I also love reading because it helps me improve my vocabulary.”
HILDA PRETORIUS
“I read because a book shouldn’t be judged by its cover. Also – reading opens up worlds, ideas and thoughts worth exploring.”
