“MY alma mater was books, a good library. I could spend the rest of my life reading, just satisfying my curiosity.”
This is the famous quote of human rights activist, Malcolm X.
As soon as your child opens a book, something magical happens. From wondrous journeys through lands unknown and epic adventures, to lessons on kindness, courage and compassion.
Every book has a whole new world just waiting to be discovered. Beyond the tales of bravery, enchantment, hopes and dreams, reading develops your child’s imagination, boosts their confidence, increases their vocabulary, supports healthy brain development, and helps them cope with stress and anxiety.
Reading has so many benefits and The Read Institute encourage all South Africans to read more and to also make sure that their children develop a love for reading.
The awareness around the importance of reading follows the annual celebration of World Book Day, which took place on 5 March.
The first World Book Day took place on 23 April 1995, Today World Book Day is celebrated in all corners of the world, in more than 100 countries. It’s not just a day to indulge a love of books, but also a day where children and young people can gain access to books.
This year, The Read Institute is spreading the message that reading is fun, relevant, accessible, exciting, and has the power to transform lives. Throughout March, The Read Institute is rolling out an exciting competition on social media platforms with six classroom Set-Up Packs up for grabs worth R4 000 each.
There several ways to enter the competition: Like their Facebook page and tag a friend in the comment section, follow them on Twitter and Instagram.
To increase your chance at winning, enter on all the platforms.
The competition closes on 26 March and winners will be announced on 31 March.
