Books by Language
Eleven mother tongues. One library.
South Africa was promised eleven languages. We're keeping the promise — one reader at a time. Choose a language to enter its library of Grade 1 readers.
The English Library
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Izincwadi ZesiZulu
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Iincwadi ZesiXhosa
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Tincwadzi TesiSwati
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Iincwadi ZesiNdebele
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Dibuka tsa Sesotho
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Dibuka tsa Setswana
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Dipuku tša Sepedi
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Bugu dza Tshivenḓa
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Tibuku ta Xitsonga
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Afrikaanse Boeke
→Reading at home in two languages?
Every Grade 1 reader is also available as a bilingual edition — mother tongue and English, side by side, sharing one illustration. Designed for English-medium schools and guardians who don't yet speak the home language.
Browse bilingual editions →