‘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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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.
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 … More
Open Book #YouthFest 2023
Open book Festival is giving children and youth their own dedicated literary festival! That makes me happy because a bunch … More
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