The Book Tree @BookTreeTalk
Growing young readers and writers. On a mission to excite children about reading, help parents on this path and get books into the hands of children everywhere. thebooktree.co.za South Africa Joined January 2014-
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Episode 3 of The Book Tree podcast is out! Author Lori-Ann Preston talks about her writing process, entering competitions, rejection letters, mischievous characters and the power of self-publishing. Plus book reviews! @PanMacKids #thebooktreepodcast
Episode 2 Podcast is out! How can you help dyslexic children on their literacy journey? Plus book reviews: Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse and Cook-Off At Gogo’s Spaza by @salaminamosese Listen: thebooktree.co.za/the-book-tree-… #Podcast #Dyslexia @NBPublishers @JonathanBallPub
Why must children hear stories out loud? Listen to our new podcast as Corinne Rosmarin chats to Lorato Trok, director of Nal'ibali - a national reading campaign that sparks children's potential through storytelling and reading. #readingpodcast #childrensbooks @nalibaliSA
Why must children hear stories out loud? Listen to our new podcast as Corinne Rosmarin chats to Lorato Trok, director of Nal'ibali - a national reading campaign that sparks children's potential through storytelling and reading. #readingpodcast #childrensbooks @nalibaliSA
Do something unexpected. Who could have seen this plot twist?! Surprise your readers. Surprise yourself. #writingadvice #writing #plot #writingCommunity
According to the National Reading Barometer SA, 76% of adult African language speakers who read for enjoyment want to read in African languages. However, access to reading materials in African languages is limited. To increase access to stories in African languages, Nal'ibali…
Breaking news! The finalists of the Kingsmead Young Writers' Competition are out! thebooktree.co.za/kingsmead-youn… #KBF24 #KYW24 @KingsmeadBF
NAL’IBALI ANNOUNCES A NEW DIRECTOR South Africa, Tuesday, 09 April 2024 – The board of the Nal’ibali Trust, a reading for enjoyment campaign is delighted to announce the appointment of Lorato Trok as the new director, starting 1 May 2024. Lorato is an early literacy expert who…
Kingsmead College’s annual young writers’ competition returns for the third year! #KYWC24 #KBF24 #YoungWriters #kingsmeadcollege citizen.co.za/rosebank-killa…
What are you reading aloud to a child today? We've recorded a reading of one of our favourites - MIXED by @arreechung - go to youtu.be/E_SEHRqE6zk Let us know your feedback - this is the first one we've done and we're learning! :) #WRAD #WorldReadAloudDay @litworldsays
Don’t think about it. Don’t try to be cool. Tell me; what was your favourite book when you were twelve? Here’s mine. #5amWritersClub #WriterCommunity #favouritechildrensbooks I LOVED this book.
What was your favorite book when you were twelve? This was mine. #kidlit #WriterCommunity
What was your favorite book when you were twelve? This was mine. #kidlit #WriterCommunity https://t.co/qyAyQmyaNf
Celebrate #WorldReadAloudDay today with a MAMA you love! @litworldsays everythingismama.com
"I picked these five because I think these are the best for communicating African experiences, African pasts & their meanings to readers today" @SFSU prof Trevor Getz for includes three of our books in this great list of African history comics @five_books fivebooks.com/best-books/bes…
Holiday read: Pearl of the Sea is a gem! Perfect graphic novel for age 10 and up. Graphic novels are especially recommended for reluctant readers. @catalyst_press #childrensbooks #YAbooks #graphicnovels #kidsbooks #reluctantreaders thebooktree.co.za/pearl-of-the-s…
Love @RobinsonKH work. Such gorgeous, evocative illustrations! #bookillustrations #booklove #childrensbooks
Love @RobinsonKH work. Such gorgeous, evocative illustrations! #bookillustrations #booklove #childrensbooks
Reading for comprehension and an advanced use of grammar become vital in high school - but most teens are battling. How do we help them? thebooktree.co.za/teens-need-com…
We love peeking into writer's writing rooms. Where the magic happens. How's this for a cute and focused writing space from @MReyesWrites. Note there's no bed in there, that might be too tempting for afternoon naps! 📚😍 #WritingCommunity #writinglife
We love peeking into writer's writing rooms. Where the magic happens. How's this for a cute and focused writing space from @MReyesWrites. Note there's no bed in there, that might be too tempting for afternoon naps! 📚😍 #WritingCommunity #writinglife
Kingsmead Book Fair 2023 is done and dusted! It was wonderful to see everyone out in the name of books and authors. And we had the best authors! Thanks for your support & keep reading. 📚😍 #kbf23 #bookfair #childrensbooks @KingsmeadBF @a_mongi @LebohangWrites @ExclusiveBooks
It's Kingsmead Book Fair time! @KingsmeadBF Join us at Kingsmead College in Rosebank, Johannesburg for a fun book-filled, author-meeting day. There's loads on the programme for children and teens. Starts 9:30am. Book on webtickets. Link here: kingsmead.co.za/bookfair/ #KBF23
A good way to start the day! Have a beautiful Saturday everyone. 😍
A good way to start the day! Have a beautiful Saturday everyone. 😍
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