Open book Festival is giving children and youth their own dedicated literary festival! That makes me happy because a bunch … More
Tag: Mpumi’s Magic Beads
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
I won a gold Pendoring Award!
The Pendoring Advertising Awards were held on Friday, 13 November 2020. Unfortunately, we are still enduring a pandemic so one … More
A beautiful handmade Mpumi doll
A few weeks ago, I came across a blog by a mom named Nondumiso who mentions how Mpumi’s Magic Beads … More
Mpumi and Jabu’s Magical Day
Update (January 2022): We won a Pendoring Award! Currently available in all 11 South African languages plus French! There’s magic … More
Exclusive Books SA Award Winner: Best Writer
I am so overwhelmed by the actuality that I have won two literary awards in one month. I am grateful … More
South African Literary Award Winner: Children’s Literature
It was such an honour to attend the South African Literary Awards on Thursday, 7 November at the Ditsong National … More
And the category is…
Wow. Mpumi’s Magic Beads has been shortlisted for a South African Literary Award in the Children’s Literature category. Just the nomination … More
New magazine feature
Read about me in the latest edition of Blaque Life Quarterly. The magazine is available from Exclusive Books. *** Thank … More