World Read Aloud Day filled the halls of the Iziko Museum on 4 February, reports Cape {town} Etc.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cllr Francine Higham the MMC for Community Services and Health partners read to more than 200 learners, turning museum rooms into stages for wonder and discovery.
Mayor Hill-Lewis told pupils that reading aloud matters.
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‘Reading aloud builds so much more than literacy. It builds confidence, connection, and a shared love for learning,’ he said, encouraging families to read together (gov.za).
The City’s Library and Information Services organised the event in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums under the theme ‘Unlocking Magic Through Stories – A Journey of Hope and Adventure.’
Councillor Francine Higham underlined the long-term benefits.
‘Reading aloud to children boosts vocabulary, builds listening skills and sparks imagination,’ she said.
This year’s World Read Aloud Day also introduced a South African Sign Language story, A New Friend, to make reading more inclusive and reach more children in their home languages.
Children moved between storytelling spots and displays, asking questions and pointing at objects that linked stories to the past.
Nal’ibali aims to reach four million read-alouds across South Africa this year, a national push that the City hopes will grow curiosity and confidence in young readers long after the event ends.
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