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I have written 22 books for children" Michelle TANON-LORA
Michelle TANON-LORA
Jul 19, 20228 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
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
62 great books by Black authors, recommended by TED speakers
Here’s a curated selection of 62 fiction and non-fiction titles to check out now.
Feb 22, 202021 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
The representation of people of color in children’s picture books
But in thinking about the books that I read while growing up and the books that I’ve researched, I keep asking myself:
where are all the African children’s literature writers? Why aren’t there more books being produced? Have we, as African writers, moved away from this pride and responsibility of rearing conscious, confident, and self-aware African children?
Jan 22, 20194 min read
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