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It’s National Storytelling Day!
Celebrating our stories.
Puku – Using Children’s Books To Save Languages
Puku’s Elinor Sisulu to attend the ‘Rising Africa’ IPA seminar in Nairobi
Shortlists announced for 2019 Media24 book prizes
See the shortlists for Youth Novels and Illustrated Children’s Books
‘Chasing Shadows’ by Palesa Manaleng
Puku Review by K. Astre December 2018 In “Chasing Shadows,” author, Palesa Manaleng, tells an emotional story through the eyes of Muvuseni Themba Dumakude, a thoughtful eighteen-year-old who nostalgically reflects on his family’s difficult past as he moves towards his future. Born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal, Muvuseni journeys to Soweto in hopes of discovering parts […]
Puku Welcomes New Online Seller of Children’s Books
By Charmain Naidoo December 2018 It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. A year ago, five young mothers, who saw a desperate need in the market for mother-tongue literature, formed just such a community. In November 2017, chartered accountants, Precious Molete, Kgala Nazo and Tina Akuoko, engineer, Mpho Maje, and […]
Join Puku In Celebrating Gcina Mhlophe’s Birthday!
On the 24th of October, it’s SA storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe’s 60th birthday and YOU can be a part of the celebration. Simply tell us what #GcinaMhlophe has meant to your childhood on any of our social media platforms. There’s no better way to inspire our children to read.
Celebrating National Book Week in the Heart of the Kalahari!
By: Lorato Trok 14 September 2018 Under the auspices of the South African Book Development Council, all provinces in the country, through the provincial Sport, Art and Culture departments, celebrate National Book Week in various places across the country. The 2018 National Book Week in the Northern Cape was held in Kathu, a small mining town […]
Review your face children’s book and win!
Submit a fun book review of your favorite children’s book and stand a change to win! Your book review can open the door to a non-reader to start reading! This literacy month the Puku Foundation is giving you a chance to share your views! Download!!
NB-Uitgewers are celebrating author Louise Smit and Haas Das!
In January 2018, NB Publishers are highlighting two very special events: as well-known author, Louise Smit, celebrates her 78th birthday, while one of her most loved characters, Haas Das, is celebrating his 42nd anniversary! On 5 January 1976 television was introduced to South Africa for the first time. Just a day later, on 6 January 1976, Haas Das […]
