‘Where Does Mpumi Go?’ (David Philip, 2024) is the latest addition to the Mpumi series, targeting children aged 3-5 years. The book explores Mpumi’s adventures and aims to expand young readers’ vocabularies in all 11 South African languages.
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Mpumi is a ‘cult favourite character’, according to Brittle Paper
Lebohang Masango expresses gratitude for recognition of her work by a leading African literary magazine.
New Mpumi books alert! Two of them!
Lebohang Masango has released two new books focused on early childhood development. “Can Mpumi Count?” and “What is Mpumi’s Favourite Colour?” aim to improve numeracy and colour recognition skills, while also enhancing vocabulary in all 11 South African languages.
The Soft Life at Franschhoek Literary Festival 2023
This time next week, I’ll be at the Franschhoek Literary Festival in conversation with Joy Watson and Eva Mazza. From … More
Mpumi’s Feast of Love
Some time in the winter of 2021, my publisher Dusanka Stojakovic sent me a Daily Maverick article titled ‘The case … More
My book launch is on 29th November
The Soft Life: Love, choice and modern dating
Everybody’s favourite hot topic, the soft life, examined by feminist poet, writer and researcher Become more feminine and traditional Only date … More
New book: What Does Mpumi Eat?
See what Mpumi eats! What do you like to eat? The fun doesn’t stop for little readers ages 3-6. Follow … More
New book: What Does Mpumi Wear?
Is it hot? Is it cold? What does Mpumi wear? These are the simple questions that draw little readers into … More
We won a Silver Pendoring Award!
Remember when I won a gold Pendoring Advertising Award in 2020? That was my first time being nominated. I was … More