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 […]
Niki Daly: A Tribute to a great South African children’s author
By Lorato Trok If you ask black South Africans who grew up in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and possibly the 90s what their favourite South African children’s book is when they were growing up, they will probably tell you about their favourite African folktale that their mothers or grandmothers used to tell them. We simply […]
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
Comrades runner Mpho Ngoepe is racing for literacy, and he’s speaking our language
#RacingForOurLanguages: What’s next?
