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The Literacy Village

The Literacy Village

Written by: Bongani Godide
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The Literacy Village Podcast is a platform dedicated to nurturing children’s literacy by bringing together stories, voices, and ideas that inspire a love of reading. The podcast explores children’s books through reviews, celebrates storytelling traditions, and features conversations with children’s authors, storytellers, and book lovers who are passionate about growing young readers. Rooted in African contexts and experiences, Literacy Village highlights the power of language, culture, and imagination in shaping confident, curious children.

Beyond books, the podcast engages parents, teachers, academics, and literacy practitioners to unpack real challenges and practical solutions in early literacy. It creates a shared space where communities can learn, reflect, and collaborate to support children from early childhood through the primary years. Literacy Village Podcast is more than a show—it is a growing community committed to raising readers and building a strong literacy culture for today and future generations.

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Episodes
  • Our first episode

    Our first episode
    Feb 6 2026

    Literacy Village Podcast

    In the very first episode of the Literacy Village Podcast, we introduce a new space dedicated to growing a culture of reading for children across South Africa. This opening conversation shares the vision behind the podcast, why children’s literacy matters in today’s multilingual and diverse society, and how storytelling, books, language, and community voices can work together to shape confident young readers.

    Listeners can expect an overview of what’s to come in future episodes — including children’s book reviews, interviews with storytellers and authors, insights from early literacy academics, and practical reflections from parents, teachers, bookshops, and language practitioners. This episode invites everyone who believes in the power of stories to become part of the Literacy Village, where every child’s reading journey is valued and supported.
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