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An outfit called Books of Hope has developed interactive books that talk, which it is releasing in low-literacy areas in South Africa. There’s no word yet if advanced, pricey versions would include singing and dancing Oompa-loompas.

Each Speaking Book consists of 16 pages of culturally appropriate illustrations supported by straightforward and easy to understand text in a variety of languages. Every page has a corresponding push button that triggers a sound track read by a well-known local personality. So whatever a reader’s level of literacy, the information will be clearly understood. Topics include HIV and AIDS, TB, Malaria, Suicide Prevention and Diabetes. Speaking Books are distributed to rural and disadvantaged communities worldwide.

via SPRINGWISE

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