Listen to some of your favourite authors from the Kingsmead Book Fair on the Jonathan Ball podcast Pagecast. Authors interviewed include Jo Watson, Refiloe Moahloli, Jarred Thompson, Amonge Sinxoto, and AI expert Johan Steyn.
Kingsmead College, a girls’ school in Johannesburg, recently announced the winners of their second national Young Writers’ Competition. The competition, run alongside their annual Kingsmead Book Fair, aims to build a new generation of young writers in South Africa.
Do you want to write a children’s book? Of course you do. Do your homework first, though and make sure you’ve figured out all the nuts and bolts before you begin. We’ve gathered some of the best sites and resources that offer inspiration and guidance.
Here are 10 key reasons to get your kids reading this year – and yes, some may seem obvious but others may surprise you!
You’re ready to get writing but before you do, consider these top tips to give yourself the best chance of success.
Kingsmead Book Fair is launching a nationwide Young Writers’ Competition for ages 6 – 18. Enter now and show us your creative spark! Competition closes 16 May 2022.
Books are an investment in your child’s education, but they’re expensive and space-consuming. The answer is to start a Book Club and share them!
When you’re trying to get your children off screens, eBooks can seem counter-intuitive. Are they good or bad for your children? As with everything to do with the digital age, the answer is not so simple.
Paired reading is a wonderful reading technique which helps children master the skill of reading. It’s not only for children who are struggling, but also helps any child improve their fluency skills.
Why are we passionate about getting children to read? Beyond the academic reasons, reading is an invitation to think, dream, explore, adventure and become – and it’s available to everyone.
Boost your child’s creative writing skills by following these three tips: get dramatic, write what they know and touch and feel their words.
Congratulations! Your child is entering the magical world of books and will hopefully become a lifelong reader. All children learn at their own pace and encouragement and practice are vital right now. Learn what three things you should NOT say to a child learning to read.
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