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May 25, 20232 min read
e-Ananse
e-Ananse Library e-Ananse Library is a pioneering public library that embraces Ghanaian, black, and African culture, with a mission to...
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Sep 2, 20222 min read
Muna Kalati and APIDCA: for an increase in the promotion of African children's literature
On June 10, 2022, Muna Kalati and APIDCA (Association des Professionnels de l'Information Documentaire du Cameroun pour l'Afrique) have...
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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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Aug 2, 20222 min read
All summer long, "Comics’’ portray the famous scriptwriters of the 9th art. Episode 3: Appollo, son of Africa and islander.
All summer long, "Comics’’ portray the famous scriptwriters of the 9th art. Episode 3: Appollo, son of Africa and islander
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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 19, 20222 min read
Baby Bubble or The Importance of a Baby's First Words
Baby Babble is the result of a fruitful collaboration between writer Katherine Graham, illustrator Nicola Anne Smith, editor Nicola...
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Jul 19, 20228 min read
I have written 22 books for children" Michelle TANON-LORA
Michelle TANON-LORA
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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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Jul 19, 20224 min read
We Must Return to the Habit of Storytelling…", Inongo-Vi-Makome
Inongo-Vi-Makome
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Jul 11, 20222 min read
Let us explore the book "I’m the colour of honey", written by Maimouna Jallow
Let us explore the book "I’m the colour of honey
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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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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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Apr 7, 20204 min read
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.
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Dec 24, 20195 min read
How producing children's books in local african languages accelerates the decolonizing process—Elinor Sisulu
Sisulu says the best marketing for a book is other people’s opinions, and thus the foundation’s website is a review hub and search engine for children’s books in South Africa’s 11 languages. On the site are a range of picture books, fables and tales, poetry, rhymes and riddles as well as educational books (fiction and nonfiction). Puku also stages a number of events such as the Puku Story Competition and the Story Festival.
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Oct 7, 20193 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.
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Sep 1, 20195 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...
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Dec 11, 20184 min read
Victorine Mbong Shu: the mother behind the success of the Award-winning child author Stacey Fru.
Many parents want their kids to develop a lifelong culture of reading and writing. But from the desire to the reality, there are huge...
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