Ep 4: Lorraine Sithole & Refilwe Moahloli – Colour your World: Children’s books in multiple languages

Children’s books play a foundational role in shaping imagination, identity and early literacy.In this episode of Thekgang Talking, Lorraine Sithole and Refilwe Moahloli explore how language influences the way children experience stories, with a focus on the importance of books in multiple languages.The conversation highlights the need for accessible, representative and engaging children’s literature that reflects the diversity of South African readers.From storytelling to publishing, this episode reflects on how books help shape how children see themselves and the world around them.Executive producers: Lorraine Sithole, Terry-Ann Adams & Melvin KabweThekgang Talking is a books and publishing podcast, covering topics that cut across the books and publishing ecosystem, from indigenous language writing and publishing to alternative manifestations of books such as audiobooks and graphic novels. Guests on the podcast include authors, publishers, booksellers, festival directors and literacy organisations. For more information, visit thekgang.org.za. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.