Library of Resources to Enrich Children's Learning
Join ZimbOriginal's ever-growing library, with social studies related stories, and over 100 bilingual children's fiction stories.
Five reading levels to cater for different learning stages
Click each picture to read and get a feel of the stories at each level.
Bring Shona Reading Books to Your Child's School
Why you'll love ZimbOriginal
Broad coverage
Ever-growing digital library with social studies related reading resources, and more
Quality bilingual stories
Digital library with quality well-illustrated children's fiction stories told in both ChiShona and English
Cultural awareness
Education to overcome prejudice and indifference against indigenous and traditional cultural practices
ChiShona quizzes
Bilingual children's fiction stories with ChiShona vocabulary and grammar quizzes for each story
All ages
Bilingual children's fiction stories in 5 different reading levels based on reading development, rather than age
Zero data cost
Econet subscribers will not incur data charges while accessing ZimbOriginal!
Mobile-friendly
Content available across all of today’s devices: desktops, tablets, and smartphones
Unlimited access
Unlimited access to online resources, for use on demand
Get access to our Library
Nurture a love for reading, and empower young learners to keep questioning, keep learning, and keep growing.
Who is ZimbOriginal for?
A Zimbabwean Learner looking for storybooks and researching heritage and culture related topics
A Parent of Zimbabwean children encouraging reading and cultural awareness
An Educator in Zimbabwe teaching and promoting reading and cultural awareness
The Zimbabwean Diaspora who cherish their heritage
A Foreigner keen on engaging with all that has helped shape Zimbabweans' way of life
Just You interested in languages, culture, customs, and traditions indigenous to Zimbabwe
