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<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
"Why every writer must have a mentor - Dennis Mann"
Dennis Agyeman who writes his books with the pseudo name Dennis Mann is a banker by profession. He also possesses an in-depth knowledge in forex trading and Crypto currency.
Jan 11, 20239 min read


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000 students each year discover the joys of reading with our mobile library. About 30 children participate in the monthly children's book
Oct 28, 20225 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


35 Organisations Working to Promote Children and Youth Literacy in Africa
Cet article présente 35 organisations engagées dans la promotion de l'alphabétisation des enfants et des jeunes en Afrique, contribuant
Aug 29, 20227 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
“Girls need more books on puberty and financial independence... ” – Mariska Araba Taylor-Darko
Girls need more books on puberty and financial independence... ” – Mariska Araba Taylor-Darko
Jul 22, 202211 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


Sensitive Proofreading: The New Editorial Expertise That Lurks in Africa
Sensitive Proofreading
Jul 19, 20225 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


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


Resource Mobilisation and Research Officer
Muna Kalati is recruiting a Resource Mobilisation and research Officer for a period of one year.
Jun 25, 20223 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
From the Blank Page Syndrome to the Writing Syndrome: nine (9) Goals to Cure
The blank page syndrome can only be treated with writing syndrome.
Apr 12, 20226 min read


We are recruiting a Knowledge Management Officer
Muna Kalati is recruiting a knowledge management Officer for a period of 1 year. He/she will be responsible for the identification, collection, formatting and diffusion of knowledge (text, audiovisual) around the children's book industry in Africa. The aim is to increase the visibility and recognition of Muna Kalati as a knowledge hub leader in the children's book industry in Africa. He or she will develop research partnerships with other associations, libraries, networks, et
Mar 31, 20223 min read
Make children confident and dedicated to their dreams just like in Graça’s dream / Melissa Fagan
InGraça’s Dream, the author Melissa Fagan presents the life of a hard worker and dedicated young girl called Graça, born in a very challengi
Mar 26, 20222 min read
9 in 10 Children in Africa Can't Read — These Organisations Are Working to Change That
The low literacy rate in Africa can be attributed to a few things: lack of adequate teacher training and overall investment in training, where teachers teach what they were taught as children rather than keeping up with the evolution of education, access to tools and reading resources for children as a result of poverty, and poor school literacy programs and curriculum planning.
There are, however, organizations and creative initiatives that have taken the future of Africa’
May 7, 20204 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
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