Do you have a children’s book you dream of getting published?
We discuss the publishing scene in South Africa with Brad and Alison Harris of award-winning Imagnary House Publishers, one of South Africa’s most successful independent publishers.
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The Soweto Book Cafe
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!
Episode 8 – Bibliotherapy – How Books Can Heal
There’s a book for that! Bibliotherapy is the healing art of reading and it’s helping children and adults to process life events and find healing between the pages of a book. We speak to bibliotherapist, Bijal Shah about her latest book and how bibliotherapy works.
Wemberly Worried
Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start. And Wemberly worried even more. If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you.
The Kingsmead Book Fair 2026
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!
Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition 2024
It’s another year of the annual Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition and we can’t wait to read your entries! Celebrating the talents of young writers across South Africa, the competition is open to all school children aged 6 – 18.
Do you want to write a children’s book?
Do you want to write a children’s book? Of course you do. Do your homework first, though and make sure you’ve figured out all the nuts and bolts before you begin. We’ve gathered some of the best sites and resources that offer inspiration and guidance.
Start A Book Club
Books are an investment in your child’s education, but they’re expensive and space-consuming. The answer is to start a Book Club and share them!
Start Your Own Book Club
Start your own Book Club Books are one of the most important investments you can make in your child’s education. But books are expensive and you can’t keep every book you buy. Plus, once you’ve read the book – you want more, right? Sharing books is the...
Early Chapter Book Series For Girls
Read our top 11 early chapter book series for girls. Perfect for moving into new reading levels and growing reading confidence and enjoyment. We love these books for their strong female characters who are happily and unapologetically, themselves.
Middle School Series
Rafe Khatchadorian is the unlikely hero of the Middle School series about an 11 year old boy who takes on rules, bullies and boredom and wins. Well, he might not always win, but he has a lot of fun in the process! Perfect for reluctant readers and anyone who enjoys adventure, humour and The Diary of A Wimpy Kid.
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise our Voices
A collection of diverse tales from creative writers, poets, artists and thinkers living with prejudice, judgement, bullying and racism that help young readers find courage and self-belief in these times.
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