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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 forces aligned ag...
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.
6 major problems of libraries in Cameroon
The problems that readers encounter when visiting libraries are legion and diverse: the lack of updating of the collection, the absence of online information on the collections, the absence of books on African realities, the lack of professional librarians, the bad faith of some readers and the commodification of reading services.
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.
Afropolitancomics.com, une expo virtuelle pour découvrir la richesse de la BD africaine
Afropolitan Comics est une expérience culturelle virtuelle et panafricaine. L'exposition met en parallèle
En Afrique, entre BD publicitaire et BD de sensibilisation, les dessinateurs naviguent comme ils peuvent
Aux origines de la BD sur le continent était la publicité
La nécessité d'écrire et de publier des livres pour enfants dans les langues africaines indigènes
L'intérêt croissant pour l'éducation bilingue en Afrique sub-saharienne a mis en évidence un besoin urgent de matériel de lecture dans
« J’écris des livres pour enfants, parce qu’on bat mieux le fer quand il est encore chaud" » – Kelly YEMDJI, auteure camerounaise
La promotion des auteurs de livres pour la jeunesse est une préoccupation fondamentale à Muna Kalati.
4 avantages des jeux vidéo dans l'éducation
Gazagnes Arnaud affirme : « Il n’y a rien de plus sérieux qu’un élève qui joue. »
Amadiora, une plateforme africaine de BD numériques facilitant la visibilité des dessinateurs africains et afro descendants
Dans le cadre de nos actions de promotion numérique de la lecture en Afrique, Muna Kalati s’intéresse
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.
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.