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I\u2019ve got some exciting news for you and your young ones.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rambani went on to explain that Sbahle Siyafunda, which she described as roughly translating to \u201cWe are beautiful and we are learning,\u201d is a special area inside the business built to help children read, learn, and express their creative side.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis section in the store is where we get our kids to read, learn and be their creative selves as we are very big on broadening and growing their agility and ability,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<h2>How authors can get involved<\/h2>\n<p>After outlining the purpose of the space, Rambani invited children\u2019s book authors to participate, encouraging them to bring their titles for families to browse and purchase.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rambani said Sbahle Siyafunda is now open to children\u2019s book authors.<\/li>\n<li>Participating writers can display their books in the reading corner so children can discover new stories.<\/li>\n<li>Interested authors were encouraged to contact the salon via email to reserve a spot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the Instagram Reel\u2019s caption, she added further details about the support available to authors who join the program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Selected authors will be able to showcase their books inside the salon.<\/li>\n<li>They can sell directly to parents visiting the salon.<\/li>\n<li>Writers will also be included in monthly read-aloud sessions with young clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rambani closed with a playful prompt to families and writers alike, writing, \u201cOur kids are ready for new stories. Are you in?\u201d She also noted that monthly availability is limited.<\/p>\n<h2>Hair care meets literacy\u2014plus a call for collaboration<\/h2>\n<p>The entrepreneur positioned the initiative as more than a typical salon experience, describing it as a blend of hair care with literacy and creative learning. The goal, she said, is to help children uncover new stories while also backing local authors and encouraging a lifelong habit of reading.<\/p>\n<p>She finished her announcement with a collaborative message: \u201cLet\u2019s get our kids excited about reading, together!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ntando Rambani, a media figure and entrepreneur behind children\u2019s beauty brand Sbahle Siyakhula, is building out the concept of her salon with a new initiative designed to spotlight children\u2019s literature and spark a stronger reading culture for young fans. 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