Ethnikids

08/09/2026

Today reminded us that literacy comes alive when stories are shared! For International Literacy Day, we spent the day at Steyn City School alongside and sharing stories, laughter and the magic of books with young readers.

Every book read aloud is an invitation to imagine, to learn and to dream a little bigger. Here's to raising a generation that sees reading as a joy, and not just a skill. Thank you! Happy International Literacy Day! 🙏🏾❤️📚

28/08/2026

Celebrating 10 years of Ethnikids

NIROX Foundation and Ethnikids have had a long-standing, successful partnership since 2017.
Ethnikids is a women-owned online bookstore that specializes in inclusive and diverse children’s books in all official South African languages. The organisation aims to tackle the literacy challenge in South Africa by positioning reading as a leisurely, pleasurable activity and providing opportunities for children and families to engage with authors and storytelling.

Saturday 26 September offers a relaxed family day outdoors with hourly book readings from the very best local authors.

The programme includes:
● Book signings by authors
● Children’s books available for purchase
● Book donations

Programme:
10h00 Gates open
10h30 Unarine Phaswana (Una's Mzansi Bush Adventure)
10h45 Faith Maluleke (Kokwani's Surprise Party)
11h00 Kutlwano Taukobong (Kabo's Pocket Pops)
11h30 Naledzani Marageni (Bionic Zuko)
12h00 Drumming
13h00 Theatrical book performance (Jonathan Ball Publishers)
13h30 Lalu Mokuku (Butterfly Heart)
14h30 Wandile Mathe (Mandla’s Mark)
15h00 Thabisile Sambo (The story of Bumble the Bee)
15h30 Thandi Xaba (Thando goes to the sea / Thando’s magic window)
16h00 Refilwe Modiselle (Zizi’s World: Through Her Vanilla Eyes)

Guests will be encouraged to share the love of literature by bringing pre-loved children’s books to donate and purchase for the support of Learn Project SA. We are grateful for the support of our transportation partner Tata Motors and activation partner Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Tickets available at www.niroxarts.com
We encourage bookings as tickets are limited.
Adults: R160
Children aged 12 and under: R80
Infants aged 2 and under enter free of charge

28/08/2026

Spark a love of reading at every age and every stage! Start your reading journey today! ❤️📚

09/08/2026

Happy Women's Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦 ❤️

02/08/2026

16/06/2026

Five ways that the youth of '76 changed education in South Africa! Fifty years later, their legacy lives on! 📚 🇿🇦

15/06/2026

Reading at home matters! Especially during the holidays... Get your winter holiday reads at www.ethnikids.africa.

06/06/2026

Some book recommendations and tips in celebration of World Environment Day yesterday! All of these books are available at www.ethnikids.africa. 🌍📚

05/06/2026

Our friends at Putco are putting the drive into book drive! Thanks so much for the support... ❤️📚

01/06/2026

NEW MONTH, NEW BOOK: This gorgeous book is written by Tshegofatso Matlakala and illustrated by Monique Mortimer.

In a world where screens glow brighter than sunsets and notifications speak louder than birdsong, this poetic collection rekindles a child's natural curiosity about the living world just beyond their door.

Each poem bring nature closer, reminding children that wisdom does not only live in devices, but in soil, wings, wind, water and quiet observation. It encourages less scrolling and more noticing, less distraction and more imagination, less isolation and more connection with the natural world. Get outside and get your copy now at www.ethnikids.africa.