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An International Voyage of Enlightenment: Cape Town’s Revolutionary Reading Scheme for Children

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Cape Town’s Global Reading Adventure Programme is a fun and engaging reading scheme for children aged nine to 12, designed to prevent the “summer slide” in their academic abilities. The programme takes children on a literary expedition across each continent, incorporating elements such as computer skills, coding, creativity, and dance. Librarians also provide supplementary information and suggest reading materials for the children’s worldwide trek. The animated, activitypacked booklet aims to make reading a pleasing pastime rather than a boring school chore.

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The Whistle Stop School Programme: Alleviating South Africa’s Illiteracy Crisis

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The Whistle Stop School (WSS) programme is a promising initiative in the fight against South Africa’s illiteracy crisis. Developed in 2017, the programme is designed to enhance reading skills among primary school learners in Makhanda, South Africa. The WSS programme was established by GADRA Education, a community organization in Makhanda, in collaboration with St Mary’s Primary School. The programme uses phonics, guided reading, and a wellresourced library to help learners grasp reading.

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City Libraries Prepare for World Book Day

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World Book Day is approaching quickly, and city libraries are gearing up to celebrate. This year’s theme is “your” World Book Day, and libraries throughout the city have arranged a variety of events to promote the love of books and reading. Scheduled activities will take place before and after April 23rd. Councillor Patricia van der Ross, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, believes that libraries should take every opportunity to encourage a passion for reading.