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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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#HereForHer Influential Women Dialogue
In light of her women’s month collaboration with MultiChoice, join Lebohang Masango and Nomndeni Mdakhi in conversation with Amonge Sinxoto to discuss their career journeys and womanhood in South Africa.
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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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Longlisted for the Sunday Times Literary Awards, 2023
The author expresses immense joy at being longlisted in the non-fiction category of The Sunday Times Literary Awards 2023 for ‘The Soft Life.’ This recognition fulfils a long-held dream and validates her intellectual journey.
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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 the FLF website: Joy Watson gets the lowdown from two writers with a frank take on sex and wealth: Lebohang Masango’s The Soft Life: Love, Choice and Modern Dating is an unjudgemental account of South…
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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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Now, that’s a headline.
Get the link to the Mail & Guardian review of my book, ‘The Soft Life’ (2022).
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