Momentous MoU Signed on International Language Day
Momentous MoU Signed on International Language Day International Mother Language Day is observed to acknowledge the role language plays in communicating multicultural knowledge and the enrichment of sustainable society in the world by promoting the diversity of linguistic expression. UNESCO marks a quarter century of observing the day this year. As part and parcel of […]
Puku Partners with ToTS to encourage parents reading with children
Puku Partners with ToTS Puku partnered with Turn on the Subtitles (ToTS) an initiative aimed at getting parents to read with children. Indefatiguable Programme lead, Su Little, says “We’re on a mission to transform childhood literacy through technology!The TOTS campaign unites digital innovation and community networks to significantly raise awareness about this simple yet effective […]
Languageof My Soul Documentary
Discover the inspiring journey of “Language of My Soul,” a documentary featured on SABC 2, showcasing one formidable woman’s mission to preserve her language. Join us at Puku Children’s Literature Foundation, where we believe in the power of stories to transform lives.
Puku Demonstrates the PukuPedia Enhanced Children’s Book Selection Tool
Puku Demonstrates Pukupedia The Puku Children’s Literature Foundation was hosted by UNISA Library during the National book Week and in observance of International Literacy day to facilitate a demonstration of the Pukupedia to stake-holders. The stakeholders included librarians, Ilifa indigenous language activists, book distributors, publishers and others. Honoured guests included the CEO of the National […]
Elinor Sisulu wins the Publishers Association of South Africa Nick Perren Lifetime Achievement Award
At an august ceremony held during the proceedings of the Publishers Association of South Africa Annual General Meeting, Elinor Sisulu, Founder and Executive Director of the Puku Children’s Literature Foundation was awarded the Nick Perren Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. The Award consists of an ornate, engraved trophy, a notarized certificate honoring the occasion and […]
World Book and Copyright Day 2024
Launching Puku’s Registry of Multilingual Children’s Books by Independent & Self-Publishers Register as an independent or self-publisher here
Puku initiative brings Teachers into the Digital Age
An exciting new initiative by Puku and the ValueEd learning platform will train teachers on digital skills which are essential to navigating the plethora of internet-enabled technologies that will be native to future learners. The partnership between Puku and ValueEd is set to upskill a cohort of teachers by providing them access to the latest trends and insights in subjects that are beneficial to trainee teachers entering the 21st Century classroom. Courses on social media, emotional intelligence, bullying prevention and many others will be hosted by experienced speakers in real time allowing for authentic engagement with the subject-matters.
Puku as an advocate for literature and literacy in Mother-tongue languages sees this as a natural extension of the mandate to get more children reading.
Prof MV Mzamane Commemoration
The late Professor Mbulelo Vizikhungo Mzamane was many things, including a senior advisor to former presidents Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and JacobZuma. President Mandela described him as a “visionary leader and one of South Africa’s greatest intellectuals.” On the literary front, multilingual African literature was his field and passion. He worked closely with African luminaries […]
Elinor Sisulu Receives SA Literary Award
Elinor Sisulu, founder and Executive Director of Puku was pleased to receive the South African Literary Awards Chairperson’s Achievement Certificate and Trophy for outstanding work in the Children’s Literature space over many years as an author, advocate for indigenous languages and as an activist for inclusion in children’s access to books. The prestigious ceremony was […]
Puku Visits HRH Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
