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Cape Town Gears Up for World Read Aloud Day 2023

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Cape Town’s libraries are getting ready for World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) 2023, a global initiative that celebrates the pleasure of storytelling and the transformative effect of reading out loud. Nal’ibali, the torchbearer of this initiative in South Africa, aims to have parents, caregivers, and other participants read aloud to a minimum of three million children across the country. Libraries in Cape Town are gearing up for the event and are ready to host a series of WRAD events, with the aim of creating a joyful experience for kids and sparking an interest in reading.

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The Phenomenon of World Read Aloud Day

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World Read Aloud Day celebrates the power of storytelling and literacy, with the goal of enchanting three million children across South Africa this year. Libraries in Cape Town, along with the Library and Information Services, are crucial collaborators in this project, exemplifying the essence of community literacy. The benefits of this initiative extend beyond the individual children who hear the stories, positively influencing entire communities and fostering creativity, empathy, and understanding. The commitment of Cape Town’s city officials and caregivers across South Africa reflects the transformative power of stories and the lasting importance of literacy.