National book week 2014 south africa theme

South africa to spend big to fight the socioeconomic effects of the new coronavirus. It is an initiative of the south african book development council sabdc in collaboration with the department of arts and culture. A time for any and every one to get involved in promoting the magic of books and reading in their communities, place of work, schools, religious institutions and most importantly, in the home. Reading statistics report that only 14% of the south african population are active book readers, and a mere 5% of parents read to their children. Reading statistics from the south african book development council sabdc show that only 14% of the south african population are active book readers, and only 5% of parents read to their children. South africa celebrates national book week in the first week of september every year. National book week sabdc south african book development.

National book week is going places in 2014 western cape. Each year, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers. Run by the south african book development council sabdc in partnership with the. Since 1987 there has been a national theme which is. National book week is south africa s dedicated reading awareness week. South africa commemorates national book week every first week of september. Until 1987 cbca branches had created their own posters to illustrate the themes and promote events. With this years theme of the books of our lives, national book week embarks on a creative campaign which reveals to south africans the many ways in which. The fifth year of south africas longestrunning and most successful reading. This years theme going places reflects the physical journey of the national. The theme for national library week 2020, find your place at the library, was chosen some time ago, before any of us could imagine the emergence of a global. Tell your story that moves south africa forward, resonates very well with the national book week.

The nation will be celebrating the book week until sunday, 7 september. From monday, 1 september to sunday, 7 september 2014 the department of arts and culture and will join hands with the sabdc to promote the value of reading through the annual national book week campaign. Despite a degree of discontent, the anc remained firmly in power, receiving 62. Speech delivered by deputy minister mabudafhasi during the. Get your pupils reading for fun on world book day with readathon. Read the latest news and stories on science, travel, adventure, photography, environment, animals, history, and cultures from national geographic. South africa commemorates national book week in september. The theme for national library week 2020, find your place at the library, was chosen some time ago, before any of us could imagine the emergence of a global pandemic that would force most libraries to temporarily close their physical spaces. This is a major landmark in our strategy to promote a culture of reading and writing and cultivate a sustainable book industry that supports equitable development of all south african languages. In this section youll find a compilation of the national library days in different countries. The liasa president is regularly interviewed by national television and. Top tips for sharing a story together including free resources. Today officially marks the second day of the 2014 national book week under the theme. National book week will be celebrated from 17 september 2014.