As part of its Caxton Cares project to ensure a reading nation, the NEWS recently visited schools where editor Marietta Lombard spoke about the importance of reading.
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The NEWS team also handed over a large collection of books to Bertrams Primary School, where Lombard encouraged Grade Seven learners to nurture a love for reading.
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During a visit to Germiston South Primary School, Lombard read her favourite children’s book, Jack and the Beanstalk, to Grade One learners.
The NEWS also hosted an additional project, #SayHello and encouraged our readers to join us in learning how to greet in all 11 official languages.
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This additional project was to further the SABDC’s aim of increasing cultural diversity through books published in indigenous languages.
#SayHello in all 11 official languages:
#ReadBecause #CaxtonCares
