Tag: Mpumi’s Magic Beads
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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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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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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 couldn’t get dressed up and enjoy the ceremony in real time – like we did this time last year at a different event! My book, Mpumi’s Magic Beads was nominated in the “Publication Design –…
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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 is among some of her daughter’s favourite books. While browsing, I discovered that she creates handmade dolls so naturally, I wanted to support her work too! I really love my custom Mpumi doll by Imibongo…
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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 in the air as Mpumi and Jabu play. They sign and laugh, as they become friends. “Oh what fun!” they say. The sequel to Mpumi’s Magic Beads is here! The story follows the adventure that…
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