Elizah’s thrilling reading act was one of the highlights of August 11, the final day of a week-long event organised at the literacy library to mark the annual National Book Week. Third full week in January is National Book Week. January is National Book Month. The children put up role plays and activities in front of emotional parents and the general public to show what they have learnt. National Book Month is held each October. With this year’s theme of “The Books of Our Lives,” National Book Week embarks on a creative campaign which reveals to South Africans the many ways in which books remain our faithful companions on the road of life, prodding us, guiding us, teasing us, and sweeping us away into history, fantasy and the inner lives of others so different, and yet so similar, to ours. Education Secretary, Dr Uke Kombra, says: “During the NBW, teachers and students of all institutions throughout the country are required to participate in this event actively. All Rights Reserved, Sharing a love of reading at National Book Week. The National […] It is an initiative of the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture. These are the approximate dates as they can change every year: World Book Days by country. The library management is bringing the celebrations to the campus for the first time, unlike in the past years where they go out to schools to celebrate. The children put up role plays and activities in front of emotional parents and the general public to show what they have learnt. South Africa commemorates National Book Week every first week of September. The commemoration coincides with International Literacy Day on 8 September. See our FAQ page for more information on how to join the celebration! Children’s Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. National Book Week is an important initiative in encouraging the nation to value reading as a fun and pleasurable activity and to showcase how reading can easily be incorporated into one’s daily lifestyle. In 2020, Children’s Book Week will enjoy two dedicated weeks of celebration! Elizah’s thrilling reading act was one of the highlights of August 11, the final day of a week-long event organised at the literacy library to mark the annual National Book Week. NEWS: The Fall 2020 celebration (November 9-15) will feature some exciting new resources to connect kids with books and reading at home. National Book Week. Copyright 2020 Government of South Africa. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. 7 - 13 September 2020. In mid-October, the National Book Awards announces the year’s 15 finalists. Last full week in January is Celebrity Read a Book Week. The event will be held at the Taraka main campus. National Book Month is also a time to honor the country’s best books and authors. Every year, events are held nationwide at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes — wherever young readers and books connect! They can also vary by country. Due to the corona pandemic, National Book Week will take place online this year. Fun for all ages. In 2018, that will happen on October 10th. Please join us 7-13 September 2020 as we celebrate books and reading. National Book Week is an important initiative in encouraging the nation to value reading as a fun and pleasurable activity and to showcase how reading can easily be incorporated into one’s daily lifestyle. The NBW is one of the annual events within the Ministry of Education that is organised and coordinated by the Office of the Library and Archives. The theme for 2020 is Passport to Tomorrow. He is shy and does not talk or play much. 00 Days 00 Hours 00 Minutes 00 Seconds. Copyright © 2017 Loop by Trend Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved, about Unitech library to observe book week. But when called upon to read to his peers and the public at the Kuluanda Literacy Library last week, he trudged up, in bare feet and tons of confidence, silencing the crowd with his clear voice and new-found literacy skill. The theme for this year is “Libraries for National Building”. Reading statistics report that only 14% of the South African population are active book readers, and a mere 5% of parents read to their children. February 23 – Printed Book Day. Several schools in the city have been invited to participate in the fair, with lots of fun activities planned by the staff, including quizzes, treasure hunts and search race. This is so that they can promote and celebrate books and reading as important sources of enhancing knowledge acquired during teaching and learning. Join us May 4-10 and November 9-15.