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Are We Raising Digital Orphans? Creating Safer Digital Spaces for African Children
As African children grow up in a hyper-connected digital world, the urgency to ensure their safety online has never been greater. From cyberbullying to screen addiction, the risks are real — but so are the opportunities to guide them toward a healthier, more empowered digital future.
Jun 22 min read


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


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


Challenges and Innovations in the Comoros Book Industry: An Interview with Naïma SOULAIMANA
Naïma SOULAIMANA At the International Book Fair of Abidjan, Christian Elongué sat down with Naïma SOULAIMANA , the director of "PARADIS...
Jun 5, 20243 min read


New Research Reports Unveil Insights into Children’s Book Industry Across Africa
Muna Kalati, with support from the Google News Initiative, has launched comprehensive research reports on the children's book industry
Apr 16, 20242 min read
African Children Book News Call for Entries Deadline: 30th April, 2024
Muna Kalati is relaunching the publishing of her magazine, African Children Book News dedicated to industry news, book reviews, interviews and analysis on children's literature in Africa.
Apr 10, 20241 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


Easily manage all your book needs with BOOKCONEKT.COM
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


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
Muna Kalati was represented at the IBBY Africa Regional Meeting on Illustrations in Children’s Books
From the 29th August 2019 to 1st September 2019, Christian Elongué, founder of Muna Kalati, presented the work of the organisation during...
Sep 1, 20195 min read
Victorine Mbong Shu: the mother behind the success of the Award-winning child author Stacey Fru.
Many parents want their kids to develop a lifelong culture of reading and writing. But from the desire to the reality, there are huge...
Dec 11, 20184 min read
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