this article appeared in the January 2012 issue of the Hello Harare! magazine What books did your kids read during the vacation month? Spud, or maybe another book from the Harry Potter series? Well, it’s… read more
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Pope Benedict XVI on literacy in Africa
Between Nov. 18-20, Benedict XVI was on a visit to Benin, the pope’s second outing to Africa. The official motive was to present the conclusions from a 2009 Synod of Bishops for… read more
Better World Books

Based in the United States, Better World Books was founded in 2002 by students from the University of Notre Dame that began to sell textbooks over the Internet. Over the… read more
Donated Books Trust asks for your help to supply 7 schools in Kariba
All those who wish to donate their old books to seven schools in Kariba please contact Donated Books Trust or leave them at 3 Dandaro, Borrowdale Rd, Harare (next to… read more
Fundraising event for the Harare City Library in December
The Embassy of Spain is organizing a fundraising event for the Harare City Library. The gala night will be held at Reps Theatre on 17 December 2011. Tickets can be… read more
EU Education Adviser: book launch starts with the right tone
Below, Zimbabwe reads provides observations of Ian Attfield, Education Adviser at the EU Delegation Zimbabwe, regarding the distribution of textbooks to Zimbabwe’s secondary schools. “Education Kicking out Poverty” In a repeat… read more
ETF continues with millions of secondary school textbooks
Following up on the massive textbook order and delivery of 15 million primary school textbooks a year ago, Unicef has arranged a similar book shipment to all the secondary schools… read more
Bulawayo Public Library seeks your support
reprinted from ZDDT.org Its imposing exterior is deceptive of its true condition. In quite simple terms, the Bulawayo Public Library is in very dire straits. Established 5 September, 1896, the… read more