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WORLD

BOOK DAY

ccording to the National books and print media. for the accessibility of printed reading
Reading Survey, more than half The same survey found that 77% of materials.
Aof South African adults still live adults who live with children believe World Book Day, 23 April, is centered
in households without literature and that it is important for children to around the theme Read Your Way,
this is not improving over time. It also read in print and not on cell phones or giving everyone a choice and a chance
reports that some 65% of children turn digital devices. While digital reading is to enjoy reading. Paper-based books
ten years old without having a single widespread, especially among people are important for early readers and
picture book in their homes. aged 35 and under, there is still a place can open up a whole new world for
Jane Moloney, executive director of for the printed word, according to children. This is why initiatives such
the Paper Manufacturing Association PAMSA. Maloney says that reading in as Book Dash and Nali’bali are making
(PAMSA) says that this is “a devastating print should not be seen as a competitor great strides to provide books for
statistic”. PAMSA promotes the use of to reading on screen, but digital young children.
paper for communication, packaging, books should not be a replacement The former publishes printable open
source books on their website for free;
it’s a convergence of both worlds,
65% of children turn ten years old without allowing anyone to read, download,
having a single picture book in their homes print and share the books. The latter

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