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"Every child should own 100 books by the age of five" Owning books supports learning. #BookDash is a social impact model to create & share African picturebooks

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We’ve just printed 30,000 books, and we’re so excited to get these into the hands and homes of children and their families. A huge thank you to the MacFarlane Family Foundation for supporting this print run. šŸ“šāœØ #everychild100books #bookdash #earlybookownership

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We're happy to announce an exciting upcoming collaboration between Book Dash and @USHandlab! Handlab is recruiting South African Sign Language (SASL) signers who will be translating Book Dash stories into SASL, our country's 12th official language. Contact [email protected]

We're happy to announce an exciting upcoming collaboration between Book Dash and @USHandlab! Handlab is recruiting South African Sign Language (SASL) signers who will be translating Book Dash stories into SASL, our country's 12th official language.

Contact info@handlab.co.za
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In Trialogue’s 2024 Handbook Book Dash was rated 4th by our NGO peers, and we are absolutely delighted. A huge shoutout to all the incredible organisations making a difference - your passion and dedication inspire us every day. trialogueknowledgehub.co.za/https-trialogu… #everychild100books

In Trialogue’s 2024 Handbook Book Dash was rated 4th by our NGO peers, and we are absolutely delighted. A huge shoutout to all the incredible organisations making a difference - your passion and dedication inspire us every day. trialogueknowledgehub.co.za/https-trialogu…

#everychild100books
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Our distribution partners provide us with invaluable feedback on the use and impact of Book Dash books in their literacy programmes. The Unlimited Child says ā€œThe books serve as the exclusive take-home resource for direct access to and engagement in literacy for our beneficiaries

Our distribution partners provide us with invaluable feedback on the use and impact of Book Dash books in their literacy programmes.
The Unlimited Child says ā€œThe books serve as the exclusive take-home resource for direct access to and engagement in literacy for our beneficiaries
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Handlab is looking for Sign Language (SASL) signers that reside in the KZN region. If you apply and are successful you will be translating Book Dash stories into SASL, our country's 12th official language. Have what it takes? Email the Handlab Team at [email protected] #SASL

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We're excited to introduce you to Readingabc123 who are adapting and resharing Book Dash books on their fun YouTube channel,: youtube.com/@Reading123abc… Find downloadable re-usable and adaptable books at bookdash.org #everychild100books #bookdash #earlybookownership

We're excited to introduce you to Readingabc123  who are adapting and resharing Book Dash books on their fun YouTube channel,: youtube.com/@Reading123abc…

Find downloadable re-usable and adaptable books at bookdash.org
#everychild100books #bookdash #earlybookownership
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These are the small, everyday interactions between caregivers or professionals and children that help build connection, language, and trust. Reading together, laughing, singing, playing: it doesn’t need to be perfect, justĀ present. Enter by WhatsAppingĀ ā€œmomentsā€Ā toĀ 0600 411 111

These are the small, everyday interactions between caregivers or professionals and children that help build connection, language, and trust. Reading together, laughing, singing, playing: it doesn’t need to be perfect, justĀ present. 
Enter by WhatsAppingĀ ā€œmomentsā€Ā toĀ 0600 411 111
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YOU can apply to get a portion of funding dedicated to creating more playful experiences for children in your community! Apply and stand a chance to receive funding and training to print and distribute 1,000+ Book Dash books here bit.ly/4bHS66q

YOU can apply to get a portion of funding dedicated to creating more playful experiences for children in your community!
Apply and stand a chance to receive funding and training to print and distribute 1,000+ Book Dash books here bit.ly/4bHS66q
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Enjoy the latest addition of translations to the Book Dash catalogue! šŸ˜„We’ve added fresh translations to our children’s storybooks. Perfect for ages 0–5, these stories spark joy, curiosity, and a love for language from the very start. šŸ’¬šŸŒ±. bookdash.org/books/tata-com… #bookdash

Enjoy the latest addition of translations to the Book Dash catalogue! šŸ˜„We’ve added fresh translations to our children’s storybooks.
Perfect for ages 0–5, these stories spark joy, curiosity, and a love for language from the very start. šŸ’¬šŸŒ±.

bookdash.org/books/tata-com…

#bookdash
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šŸ“£ Big News at Book Dash! We’re delighted to welcome Thembalethu Shangase as our new Executive Director! With a deep passion for equity, early childhood education, and systems change, Thembi brings a powerful blend of strategic leadership and heartfelt purpose to our vision.

šŸ“£ Big News at Book Dash! 
We’re delighted to welcome Thembalethu Shangase as our new Executive Director!
With a deep passion for equity, early childhood education, and systems change, Thembi brings a powerful blend of strategic leadership and heartfelt purpose to our vision.
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We recently hosted our first online Open Content Partner (OCP) sharing session and we'd love to share the joy with you! 🤩 View the recording to see the wonderful ways in which Book Dash books are used: youtu.be/IwlY_49V0YU?si… #bookdash #everychild100books #earlybookownership

We recently hosted our first online Open Content Partner (OCP) sharing session and we'd love to share the joy with you! 🤩
View the recording to see the wonderful ways in which Book Dash books are used: youtu.be/IwlY_49V0YU?si…

#bookdash #everychild100books #earlybookownership
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Translation of Book Dash books into South African Sign Language has officially begun! We were so lucky to have visited the @Handlab team on set in Stellenbosch where we experienced the process first hand. Find free children's books to read and enjoy at bookdash.org

Translation of Book Dash books into South African Sign Language has officially begun! We were so lucky to have visited the @Handlab team on set in Stellenbosch where we experienced the process first hand.
Find free children's books to read and enjoy at bookdash.org
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At this very moment, our printers are bursting at the seams, with Book Dash books taking over the printing presses and the factory floor. It's like a big, noisy party in the printing house, with all the machines and their operators working hard to print the books everyone loves.

At this very moment, our printers are bursting at the seams, with Book Dash books taking over the printing presses and the factory floor. It's like a big, noisy party in the printing house, with all the machines and their operators working hard to print the books everyone  loves.
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We’re thrilled to share that even more of our beloved children’s storybooks are now available in South African languages. Read and enjoy Ouma’s Amazing Flowers created especially for little ones aged 0–5. Because every child deserves to hear stories in their home language šŸ’›

We’re thrilled to share that even more of our beloved children’s storybooks are now available in South African languages. Read and enjoy Ouma’s Amazing Flowers created especially for little ones aged 0–5. Because every child deserves to hear stories in their home language šŸ’›
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Our distribution partners regularly share the impact of the Book Dash books on their programmes, and their feedback never disappoints! Find free children's books to read and download bookdash.org/books/ #everychild100books #bookdash #earlybookownership

Our distribution partners regularly share the impact of the Book Dash books on their programmes, and their feedback never disappoints!

Find free children's books to read and download bookdash.org/books/
#everychild100books #bookdash #earlybookownership
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Our distribution partners share feedback on the use and impact of Book Dash books in their literacy programmes. Find free children's books to read and download bookdash.org/books/ #everychild100books #bookdash #earlybookownership

Our distribution partners share feedback on the use and impact of Book Dash books in their literacy programmes.

Find free children's books to read and download bookdash.org/books/

#everychild100books #bookdash #earlybookownership
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We're proud to introduce you to Imajive who are adapting and resharing Book Dash books on their fun YouTube channel, Ponkidoo: youtube.com/@ponkidoo Find free downloadable re-usable and adaptable books at bookdash.org #everychild100books #bookdash #earlybookownership

We're proud to introduce you to Imajive who are adapting and resharing Book Dash books on their fun YouTube channel, Ponkidoo: youtube.com/@ponkidoo
Find free downloadable re-usable and adaptable books at bookdash.org
#everychild100books #bookdash #earlybookownership
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Encourage reading this school holiday with free, downloadable books at bookdash.org/books. Let’s make this break full of wonder and discovery! āœØšŸ“š Read stories around the theme ā€œLet's go on an adventure": bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_th… #earlybookownership #everychild100books

Encourage reading this school holiday with free, downloadable books at bookdash.org/books. Let’s make this break full of wonder and discovery! āœØšŸ“š

Read stories around the theme ā€œLet's go on an adventure": bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_th…

#earlybookownership #everychild100books
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Take advantage of this break to discover and wonder! ✨Encourage reading this school holiday with free, downloadable books at bookdash.org/books. šŸ“š Read delightful stories around the topic of "Let’s Play": bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_th… #earlybookownership #everychild100books

Take advantage of this break to discover and wonder! ✨Encourage reading this school holiday with free, downloadable books at bookdash.org/books. šŸ“š

Read delightful stories around the topic of "Let’s Play":
bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_th…

 #earlybookownership #everychild100books