To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday, 23 April, an iconic Readathon pop-up library ‘popped up’ on Wednesday, 22 April, close to both the primary and high school on Robertson Avenue in Westbury.
Immediate interest was created among by-passers, and excitement mounted as Mr Book and the delightful Hlubi Mboya read with the children who couldn’t wait to join in.
Pop-up libraries are a brilliant Read Educational Trust innovation to introduce people, especially children, to the joy of reading. The unparalleled pleasure that reading gives was further enhanced at Wednesday’s event when participants were given books to take home to read. These pop-up libraries promote the importance of reading, increase the availability of books, and grow literacy in South Africa.
In a time where controversy and mayhem abound, Read Educational Trust has its priorities right and focuses on literacy.
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