04/09/2026
Where does reading happen?
From 4–6 September, Little Zebra Books will be at the LITASA Conference in Johannesburg, where Sino will be presenting on third spaces for reading.
We often think about reading as something that happens in a classroom, but children’s reading lives extend far beyond the school day.
Libraries; Community spaces; After-school programmes; Homes; Places where children can browse, listen to stories, share books and discover reading for themselves.
These “third spaces” can play an important role in creating opportunities for children to engage with books in ways that are different from formal classroom learning.
At LZB, this is an important part of the conversation we want to explore:
Where does reading happen?
What makes a space inviting for reading?
And how can we create more opportunities for children to read simply because they want to?
Sino will be sharing some of what we have been learning through Little Zebra Books’ work, while also listening to the experiences and ideas of others working across the literacy sector.
We’re looking forward to being part of the conversation at LITASA — and to bringing some of those conversations with us as September unfolds.
