This is not a proposed project. It is a project that is nearly complete. The Red reading Toolbox is signed off to the editors.

Children’s Book Network has been successfully working with children to encourage reading for 13 years. Beginning in Red Hill Informal Settlement (above Simon’s Town),

This enormous project has taken years to put together – but is now nearing completion. It consists of three sturdy boxes, each containing themed

The minutes before a workshop begin are filled with anticipation. There are always some children who come early (sometimes very early), and some who

We work with children in under-resourced communities where there is often little or no exposure to books outside a classroom context and for tests

Our method is formed around these core beliefs: Children can do anything if they are given enough encouragement and belief in their potential. Reading

Children’s Book Network writes and imagines reading materials, activities and games that encourage children between the ages of 10 and 15 to give reading

When we began the toolbox project, we thought the book selection would be easy. What a pleasure to read a hundred books, or so,