Tag: Children’s Books
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New book: What Sport Does Mpumi Play?
The book is available in all South African languages and it is suitable for 3-5 year old little readers.
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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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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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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 Mpumi’s daily eating habits and see what foods you can identify through Masego Morulane’s vibrant illustrations with What Does Mpumi Eat? As always, it is available in all eleven South African languages and encourages young…
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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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Get my new book with every Wimpy kids’ combo meal!
As a child, story time always consisted of my mother and I reading books together. At some special moments when she would need to keep me calm and entertained (usually necessitated by a Saturday thunderstorm), she would tell a story from memory. Nanana Boselesele was one such story. I won’t tell you too much about…
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Feature in Careers Magazine
Thank you to Maki Molapo for interviewing me for February’s edition of Careers Magazine!
Lebohang Masango 