There’s a book for that! Bibliotherapy is the healing art of reading and it’s helping children and adults to process life events and find healing between the pages of a book. We speak to bibliotherapist, Bijal Shah about her latest book and how bibliotherapy works.
book reviews
Episode 7 – Why we need this children’s book about Apartheid
The Book Tree Podcast – Episode 7 looks at why Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid by author and literacy scholar Xolisa Guzula is more important than ever. Plus reviews of the three proudly South African books for little ones.
Episode 6 – How to Become a Children’s Book Illustrator
Award-winning author and illustrator Emily House shares her journey and tips on how to find your illustration style, create a portfolio and pitch your work. Plus our best book reviews.
Episode 4 – Best Holiday Reads
Discover the best children’s holiday books from Verushka Louw, Children’s Sales Rep at Jonathan Ball Publishers and learn all about the cosy ‘Jolabokflod’ reading trend this festive season.
Episode 2 – Helping Dyslexic Children to Read
Dealing with Dyslexia: Reading Skills
How can you help dyslexic children with their reading skills? And how old should children be when they learn to read? We chatted to Annelize Clark OT and Teacher at Bellavista SHARE, a remedial school in Johannesburg for her insights.
Episode 1 – Nal’ibali Literacy with Lorato Trok
A podcast about children’s books, authors, illustrators, publishers and other bookish people. And we have books for parents too! After all, if you want to raise a reader, be a reader.
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So we did a thing… The Book Tree joined Book Tok!
It’s a big leap and it’s just ahead of our other announcement coming soon. Please follow us, read our book reviews and send feedback.
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