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‘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


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
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


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
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
Nigerian-Canadian mom writes inspirational children’s book about legendary Queen Idia of Benin Kingdom
Considered the first Queen Mother of Benin, Idia was the mother of Esigie, the Oba (king) of Benin between 1504 and 1550. A great warrior and wise queen, she is believed to have saved the entire kingdom of Benin in a time of war and turmoil. Thanks to Nigerian-Canadian author Ekiuwa Aire, children can now relive the highly revered Nigerian queen’s story from a real African perspective.
Feb 21, 20205 min read
How producing children's books in local african languages accelerates the decolonizing process—Elinor Sisulu
Sisulu says the best marketing for a book is other people’s opinions, and thus the foundation’s website is a review hub and search engine for children’s books in South Africa’s 11 languages. On the site are a range of picture books, fables and tales, poetry, rhymes and riddles as well as educational books (fiction and nonfiction). Puku also stages a number of events such as the Puku Story Competition and the Story Festival.
Dec 24, 20195 min read


There is only one bookshop in the Gambia with a good collection of children's books: Dr. Anna Stelthove-Fend
Frau Dr. Anna Stelthove-Fend, who has tremendously contributed to facilitate access to quality children's books in The Gambia by...
Oct 24, 20194 min read
Ibrahim Njoya, first comic book author in Africa and Cameroon.
Johanes Yerima was one of the most important artists of the Bamun kingdom, both under Sultan Njoya (1892-1933) and his son Seydou (1933-1992). The very first African "comic book" dates from 1932, produced by Yohanes Yerima, whom a critic considers to be the "true first Cameroonian and African comic book author in history" . To better understand its contribution, we place you in the historical context in which it has evolved.
Oct 7, 20193 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
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