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Grahamstown, 19-21 April, 2018.

The 2018 Puku Story Festival in isi-Xhosa, honours South African children’s author, storyteller and icon, Nokugcina Mhlophe and as part of the celebration Puku will be publishing a mini-catalogue of Gcina’s works.

Find the 2018 Festival programme here and get ready! However, if you want to be a part of the action, but can’t get to Grahamstown, follow the Puku Story Festival Facebook page and join the conversations!

We’ll see you soon!

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Dear readers.

Welcome to Puku’s new website and children’s bookstore. We are excited to introduce a rich selection of children’s books in South African languages, to readers young and old.

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