Book Dash

We are recruiting a #Publisher! Join the Book Dash team and help us work towards a world where every child owns a hundred books by the age of five. Go to this link to find out more and apply: bookdash.org/book-dash-is-l… #everychild100books #earlybookownership #jobvacancy #publisher

"Books are as important to children's wellbeing as immunisations and mother’s milk." Dr Miemie du Preez, paediatrician and reading champion at Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape. Watch the recording here:  youtu.be/VHJ0KL-Lt5U #first1000days #everychild100books

Watch our amazing writers read the Book Dash stories they wrote, and bring them to life. 📚 From fun adventures to talking animals, there’s a story waiting just for you. 📽️ Watch the full playlist here: bit.ly/3Pt0yRI #everychild100books #earlybookownership #ECD

It's Children's Book Week (3-9 May 2026) and Book Dash has a variety of age-appropriate books available in 12 official South African languages for you to choose from. Find free, downloadable books to read with your children today at bookdash.org/books. #earlybookownership

Happy Workers Day. How often do we see our little ones imitate what we do or how we work? Read delightful stories around the topic of "Let's learn" including different stories about the things your child could be when they grow up : bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_th…

We have 200 original titles that have been categorised into 15 themes to assist and spark a love in early years reading. Read delightful stories around the topic of “powerful female characters” and more at bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_th… #everychild100books #earlybookownership #ECD

At Book Dash we believe “every child should own a hundred books by the age of five”. Books are a valuable tool and can be highly impactful in early childhood development. Find free children's books to read & download bookdash.org/books/ #everychild100books #earlybookownership

Join Book Dash for an online session on 21 April from 10-12 to explore the catalytic role of books and reading for the health and wellbeing of young children. Register here bit.ly/41AznH5 for the online session. We hope to see you there! #first1000days

Sharing stories and reading together plays an important role in a child learning and development at any age! Allow your child to ask questions, encourage them to tell their own stories and enjoy this fun activity that brings about quality time together. bookdash.org/what-we-do/get…

Join Book Dash for an online session on 21 April from 10-12 to explore the catalytic role of books and reading for the health and wellbeing of young children. Register here bit.ly/41AznH5 for the online session. We hope to see you there! #first1000days

Book Dash has been nominated for the @AlmaAward 2026. A total of 263 candidates from 74 countries have been nominated for the 2026 award. The nominations have been submitted by organisations from all over the world. The list of candidates is now public at alma.se/en.

Book Dash books are available to purchase online. Simply email team@bookdash.org for our latest list of available titles and languages. Our beautifully curated digital library is organised into specific themes. Find out more here bookdash.org/how-to-buy-our…

It’s never too early to start reading with a child. You can read with your baby too. Just playing with the book itself, or looking at different pictures together, is a great start to developing a child’s love for reading! Find free books to read at bookdash.org/books/

You don’t have to be a good reader to bring a book to life for your child. Some of us are not confident in reading. That is ok! You can also make up stories by looking at the pictures together, or asking questions. Find free childrens books to read bookdash.org/books/

When you read with your child … let them be the leader. Let the child lead. Let them point to things that they find interesting. Talk about the pictures that interest your child and ask questions. Find free, books to read with your children at bookdash.org/books/

Join Book Dash for an online session on 21 April from 10-12 to explore the catalytic role of books and reading for the health and wellbeing of young children. Register here bit.ly/41AznH5 for the online session. We hope to see you there! #first1000days

Over 5 million books distributed to children across Southern Africa and we only want to do more. Maximise your B-BBEE Scorecard, we are a level one BEE PBO, and our work in Southern Africa is predominantly focused on communities which are underserved. bookdash.org/what-we-do/get…

Happy Human Rights Day South Africa! At books we believe that “every child should own 100 books by the age of five”. Every child has the right to education, starting from as early as birth and having access to books in the home. Find out more :bookdash.org/what-we-do/get… #bookdash

Reading to your child sparks moments of shared pleasure. It creates space for conversation and interaction and the right book can excite children’s interest and imagination. Share a story this World Storytelling Day. Free books to read and download here bookdash.org/books/

Pre-orders close this Friday 20 March 2026. Book Dash is printing another beautiful range of storybooks - and you’re invited to be part of it! Learn more here: bookdash.org/book-dash-annu… View the order form here: forms.gle/waU1TyLmVS5dVa…