Category: Book Publicity
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New book alert: Where Does Mpumi Go?
‘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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BellaNaija
Lebohang Masango expresses gratitude for BellaNaija’s coverage of her books and literary career.
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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.
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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.
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#CheekyMeetUp on 29th April
In ten days, I’ll be spending time with the ever-brilliant Cheeky Natives, comprised of Dr Alma-Nalisha Cele and Advocate Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane, in conversation about my book, The Soft Life: Love, Choice and Modern Dating at eDikeni in Sandton. Please let us know you’re coming by RSVping info@cheekynatives.co.za. See you then!
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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 for a nationwide funeral feast’ by chef and culinary/food anthropologist, Dr Anna Trapido. Some of you may recognise her name from her Saturday morning slot on Radio 702 where she brings weekly insights on food…
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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 men with money Forget splitting the bill 50-50 Embrace the standard of beauty with gusto This is the mantra of the modern Soft Life coach. Why live a life of drudgery and over-work when you can recline…
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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 Mpumi’s world once again. Considering that all of my books are translated into all eleven official South African languages, I love the idea of giving children the opportunity to learn about everyday objects and expand…
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