The Soweto Book Cafe, run by bibliophile Thami Mazibuko, is a little oasis of books, learning, conversation, and a safe space for kids. Run as a book store and library, they are planning a Soweto Book Fair and need help raising funds. Find out how to get involved!
Many people say they want to write a children’s book. We chat to bestselling author Refiloe Moahloli to find out how she made it happen. From an early career in the corporate world, and a life changing trip to Mumbai, she took a chance and dedicated herself to her dream of writing children’s book – with a clear plan in action. As one of South Africa’s best known children’s book authors with the popular How Many Ways series, her story is inspiring and relatable.
A hilarious graphic novel about an orange cat called Alan and his trusty side-kick Fido who are mismatched partners in Alan’s quest for world domination. Perfect for newly independent readers age 7- 11.
A dark enchantment blights the land in the award-winning Uprooted – a captivating fantasy inspired by fairy tales and steeped in Slavic folklore.
Bongi Ballerina is back in a second book about a little girl who hates pink and sparkles and loves creepy things and spiders! And her ballet group. This time she’s excited to be dancing in her ballet school concert, except there appears to be a theatre ghost and her best friend is acting weirdly.
Aspiring creative writers from across South Africa once again demonstrated their talent in the annual Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition (YWC) – the country’s premier youth writing competition for learners aged 6 to 18.
If you’re a children’s book author with a new book, you may get to do a book reading at the annual Kingsmead Book Fair in Johannesburg. Save the Date 23 May 2026 and find out more!
Edited by Nyashe Williams and illustrated by Sanelisiwe Singaphi (Pan Macmillan) A gorgeous book of affirmations that highlights each of South Africa’s eleven official languages: Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele,...
This is a yummy collection of easy recipes inspired by animals and the bush for children aged 6 – 12. A perfect gift book for aspiring chefs.
A podcast about children’s books, authors, illustrators, publishers and other bookish people. And we have books for parents too! After all, if you want to raise a reader, be a reader.
This collection of 55 traditional nursery rhymes have been specially reworked and adapted for South African children.
Studies show that nursery rhymes, while sometimes outdated, help with building memory, vocabulary, numeracy, and speaking skills.
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