SA illustrator wins international literary award by Mila on May 9th, 2018 Toby Newsome, a renowned Cape Town based artist, has won the internationally coveted Children’s Africana Book Award (CABA) for his illustrations in the children’s book, Grandma’s List. The book was written by Ghanaian author, Portia Dery, who jointly won the CABA with Toby Newsome. The Children’s […]
“It really should be a no brainer that people should have access to books in their languages.” A Q&A with African language translator and literary activist, Lorato Trok By Mila April, 2018 Published in the Sunday World, Daily Dispatch and Herald By Carla Lever You have worked for nearly every literacy promotion organisation in South […]
Whether you’re a budding bibliophile or already in the throes of whirlwind romance with your favorite writers, these talks are for you! Lisa Bu Passionate reader Lisa Bu has built a career helping people find great stories to listen to. Now she tells her own story. What happens when a dream you’ve held since childhood […]
‘Work hard, think big and make mistakes’ – Jansen’s advice to the youth 2018-05-09 This was the advice Professor Jonathan Jansen had for young people facing the gruelling challenges of education and employment in South Africa. Speaking to financial business leaders in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Jansen tackled the topic: The moral underground – how ordinary […]
How do we teach children about freedom? These illustrations may help. “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Long Walk to Freedom “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human […]
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.
