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Jan 19, 20232 min read
<em>"I’m the Colour of Honey"</em> teaches self-love, acceptance and how to celebrate one’s differences through
I’m the Colour of Honey is a story by Maïmouna Jallow, a storyteller and media consultant based in Nairobi, Kenya. She is the co-founder of Positively African, an arts and media company, and the curator of Re-Imagined Series—a project aimed at adapting folktales and novels for contemporary audiences.
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Jan 11, 20239 min read
"Why every writer must have a mentor - Dennis Mann"
Dennis Agyeman who writes his books with the pseudo name Dennis Mann is a banker by profession. He also possesses an in-depth knowledge in forex trading and Crypto currency.
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Dec 23, 20222 min read
A CALL TO SERVICE!
VOLUNTEER WITH US. IT TAKES A TEAM TO RAISE A DREAM! Do you want to contribute your quota to building a happier, fair and culturally...
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Sep 28, 20225 min read
Literary administrators map path to sustaining book initiatives in Africa
By Godwin Okondo AS most African governments increasingly shirk their responsibility to adequately provide broad-based education for...
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Aug 29, 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
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Jul 22, 20223 min read
Africa’s Pride: In Art and Attire, New Generations Tell Their Story
Nigerian artist Uzoma Dunkwu has taken time out from a hugely busy and exciting production schedule to create a unique platform for...
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Jul 22, 202211 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
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Jul 20, 20222 min read
Narcisse Fomekong Djeugou - the winner of the 2022 Escriduente Prize for the Best Book on Hispanic Studies.
A year after the publication of his book Anthología de voces camerunesas de expresión española: entre oralidad y lírismo, Dr. Narcisse...
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Jul 19, 20226 min read
5 Important Figures of Children’s Literature in Senegal
5 Important Figures of Children’s
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Jun 25, 20223 min read
Resource Mobilisation and Research Officer
Muna Kalati is recruiting a Resource Mobilisation and research Officer for a period of one year.
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May 20, 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.
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Apr 12, 20226 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.
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Mar 31, 20223 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
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Mar 26, 20222 min read
Make children confident and dedicated to their dreams just like in Graça’s dream / Melissa Fagan
InGraça’s Dream, the author Melissa Fagan presents the life of a hard worker and dedicated young girl called Graça, born in a very challengi
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Mar 15, 20222 min read
How to Make Reading a Hobby for your Little One ?
On October 27, 2021 was held an experience sharing around the theme "how to make reading a hobby in your little one?" The organizer of the activity Nadine Mekougoum, sociologist and promoter of Harambee Africa shared her experience on the issue, on the Facebook page, Parents 2.0. She focused on her experience gained through exchanges with some families and her active participation in the Read'arts workshops. She came up with a few tips that parents can use.
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Oct 9, 20213 min read
How can children books help in raising confident kids? - Lessons from Festival Saint-Petersburg Book Lighthouse
Christian Elongué gave a public talk on the topic “Who is the true alpha of the family?", during the festival "Saint-Petersburg Book Lighthouse" moderated by Nadezhda Filimonova and Evgeniia Trofimova from the Kronshtadt children’s library in Russia. Elongué thus explained that parenting styles must be adapted and personnalised to the kids and teens personality. There is no one right way to raise a child. It’s important to focus on balancing priorities, juggling responsibili
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Mar 1, 20214 min read
Meet Kotigo: a pioneer audiobook app to listen to Afrocentric Audiobooks & Podcasts
Kotigo is an audiobook platform with primary focus on African authors and publishers. The audiobooks comprise rich audio formats of printed books written by great authors and others. The Kotigo catalogue consists of wide collection of book genre ranging from business, personal development, finance, religious, biographies, children, marriage, relationships and many others.
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Jan 13, 20213 min read
Christian Elongué, Executive Director Of Muna Kalati named in 2021 ILA Global list of Literacy champions
Christian Elongué, our executive Director, is one of 30 literacy leaders named to the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) 2021 30 Under 30 list. The global list celebrates rising innovators, disruptors and visionaries in the literacy field. Christian Elongué is an author and researcher on children and young adult literature. Dismayed by a lack of black characters in books available to African children, Christian founded munakalati.org in 2017 with the goal of building
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Dec 31, 20203 min read
Global Kidz House (GKH) publishes children books that dispel common stereotypes about Africa
GKH will specialize in children’s books (pre-K to seventh grade) that celebrate the history and diverse cultures of Africa and the African diaspora in fiction and nonfiction. Mapondera-Talley’s goal is to dispel common stereotypes about Africa and Africans.
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Apr 30, 202010 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
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