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Why Reading Matters Especially for Children Learning a Second Language
When children grow up in multilingual or international environments, learning to read in a second language becomes an important part of their education. But reading in another language isn’t easy.
Apr 252 min read


Transforming Children’s Literature through Innovation and Education
Children’s literature in Africa is going through an exciting transformation. Across the continent, more and more people are recognizing the powerful role that books play in the early years of a child’s life.
Apr 252 min read


Rethinking Education: Why Muna Kalati is More Than Just an App
Education is seen as a process of simply filling a child’s mind with facts and figures. But true learning — transformational learning — opens the mind. It encourages children to ask questions, consider different perspectives, and stay curious. It invites them to challenge assumptions and embrace new ideas.
Apr 102 min read


Muna Kalati Accelerates African EdTech Innovation Through MIT Bootcamp Partnership.
Muna Kalati has attained a significant milestone by participating in the prestigious Bootcamp program, organized by the Legatum Center, an elite global entrepreneurship initiative hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Jul 25, 20242 min read


<em>"I’m the Colour of Honey"</em> teaches self-love, acceptance and how to celebrate one’s differences through
I’m the Colour of Honey is a story by Maïmouna Jallow, a storyteller and media consultant based in Nairobi, Kenya. She is the co-founder of Positively African, an arts and media company, and the curator of Re-Imagined Series—a project aimed at adapting folktales and novels for contemporary audiences.
Jan 19, 20232 min read


Saving Lives through Listening: A Review of “ The Voices of Children”
About the book The children's book The Voices of Children is written by Child Helphine International (CHI) and published by Free kids...
Dec 23, 20222 min read


The power of Unity and Imagination through “Indigo Dreaming” by Dinah Johnson & Anna Cunha
Indigo Dreaming is a beautiful book written by Dinah Johnson , an English Professor and illustrated by Anna Cunha , an award winning...
Dec 19, 20222 min read


100 Little Writers and 100 Little Readers’ to promote children's literature
Children's literature is the future of publishing in Africa. The market is very big and very promising. We have to innovate and do things di
Oct 28, 20228 min read
‘My Books: A Mirror To African Children And A Window To Our Culture’ – Ruby Yayra Goka
A Mirror To African Children And A Window To Our Culture’ – Ruby Yayra Goka book
Oct 12, 20227 min read
BOOK REVIEWED by BONIFACE DANSOU
THE BEST GIFT, written by Hani du Toit is one of the children's books illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, designed by Ezra...
Aug 31, 20222 min read


All summer long, "Comics’’ portray the famous scriptwriters of the 9th art. Episode 3: Appollo, son of Africa and islander.
All summer long, "Comics’’ portray the famous scriptwriters of the 9th art. Episode 3: Appollo, son of Africa and islander
Aug 2, 20222 min read


Baby Bubble or The Importance of a Baby's First Words
Baby Babble is the result of a fruitful collaboration between writer Katherine Graham, illustrator Nicola Anne Smith, editor Nicola...
Jul 19, 20222 min read
I have written 22 books for children" Michelle TANON-LORA
Michelle TANON-LORA
Jul 19, 20228 min read
5 Important Figures of Children’s Literature in Senegal
5 Important Figures of Children’s
Jul 19, 20226 min read


We Must Return to the Habit of Storytelling…", Inongo-Vi-Makome
Inongo-Vi-Makome
Jul 19, 20224 min read


Let us explore the book "I’m the colour of honey", written by Maimouna Jallow
Let us explore the book "I’m the colour of honey
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Together we’re strong, the story of Albertina Sisulu
The story of Albertina Sisulu is one of resilience, pliability, striving, and the greatness that the woman accomplished and achieved from her childhood and throughout her life as an adult. Liesl Jobson, through the book: Together we are strong, sets to bring out this historical figure.
May 20, 20222 min read


Is writing and publishing in African languages a way to remain invisible?
The problem is that, unfortunately, those that write in African languages remain invisible, their works are hardly ever reviewed or translated. Publishing venues are limited and getting published is one of the most infuriating challenges of writing in African languages. There are hardly any publishing houses devoted to African languages. So writers in African languages are writing against great odds: no publishing houses, no state support, and with national and international
Apr 30, 202010 min read


5 African Children’s Books To Fuel Your Child’s Mind
While it’s important for everyone to read literature from around the world, if you are of African descent, it’s a great idea to give your child an understanding of the various cultures in the continent early in their life. This is especially important if you don’t live in the continent currently. With that being said, here are five African children’s books that we recommend.
Apr 22, 20203 min read
An African children’s book that explains the science of skin colour
Skin We Are In is a landmark South African book for children (and grown-ups) on the subject of skin colour. Published in 2018, it was co-authored by an artist and a scientist, both South African luminaries – the author Sindiwe Magona and the anthropologist and palaeobiologist Nina Jablonski. Here they talk about how – and why – the book came about.
Apr 7, 20204 min read
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