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Ngiyolibala ngifile is Not Easily Forgotten
by Nonikiwe - Editor on 07 Sep 2010 |
Khanyisile has eventually divulged to her mother, MaKhoza, that her baby was conceived after she had been raped by her own father, Jabulani Madonsela. MaKhoza is devastated by this information and tries in vain to calm down Khanyisile. MaKhoza learns about this while Madonsela, who has risen to be a prominent government official, is still away in the USA on an official visit.
This story is captivating, especially because of the narrative techniques employed by the author. The author strategically zooms from the present to the past to link the different phases of the story with admirable effect.
The writer is dealing with one of the topical social evils. The youth, which is the targeted readership, will benefit in many way from reading this book. The young people are implicitly encouraged to be vigilant and to speak out.
The story addresses one of the current challenges of the abuse of daughters by their own fathers and advocates for no compromise in exposing such indiscretion. The whole story is a piece of art which will be a contribution to the development of the novel in isiZulu.
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- Ngiyolibala ngifile by Dumisani Sibiya
EAN: 9780624049203
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Tafelberg Publishes it's First Youth Fiction in Sesotho sa Leboa
by Nonikiwe - Editor on 07 Sep 2010 |
Ke a hwa, ke a ikepela by Motimele Goodwill is a light, humorous read and is the first work of youth fiction in Sesotho sa Leboa (Northern Sotho) to be published by Tafelberg.Mmasetswetswepa makes a decision to go and visit Molatišwa whom he loves but he has not yet uttered a word about his love for her. He has reserved this for the New Year celebration and he does this at 12 o’clock midnight. He runs to Molatišwa’s home and surprises her family. He is clumsy and has a huge body that makes him look like a giant to his peers and others.
At Molatišwa’s home, Mmasetswetswepa claims that Molatišwa is his lover and that he will not leave until he talks to Molatišwa. Molatišwa’s father, a reverend, comes between the couple and they must do their best to convince him that they are truly in love.
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- Ke a hwa, ke a ikepela by Motimele Goodwill
EAN: 9780624049197
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Cape Town-based Honkiman Brings Mystery to Life
by Bontle on 10 Jun 2010 |
The mystery of the SS Waratah has fascinated everybody for over 100 years. The ocean liner that sailed from Durban harbour 101 years ago en route to Cape Town and England with 211 passengers and crew aboard vanished without a trace, with neither wreckage nor remains ever found. Cape Town-based author Marilyn Honkiman introduces the story to a whole new generation in her children’s book, The Mystery of the SS Waratah and the Avocado Tree. The story is aimed at children aged 9 to 13 and readers are encouraged to do their own research in libraries and on the Internet.
Honkiman’s interest in the story began when she lived in Durban’s Essenwood Road in the seventies. There was a huge avocado tree in their garden which produced fruit that could weigh up to a kilogram each, and were delicious. She puts two of the children in the book into the same house, and gives them the neighbour she had who tells them the story of the tree, just as he told her.
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- The Mystery of the SS Waratah and the Avocado Tree by Marilyn Honikman, illustrated by Brice Reignier
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EAN: 9780624048176
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Sindiwe Magona to Talk About Children and Youth Literature at International Festival
by Bontle on 19 May 2010 |
Celebrated author Sindiwe Magona has been invited to the Berlin International Literature Festival. Magona has been invited within the programme section “International Children’s and Youth Literature” and agreed to participate. The festival, now in its tenth year, will take place from the 15th to 25th September.Magona has written 18 children’s books, including: The Best Meal Ever and Life is a Hard but Beautiful Thing. Her novel, Beauty’s Gift, was shortlisted in the 2009 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize
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- Please, Take Photographs by Sindiwe Magona
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EAN: 9780980272956
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EAN: 9780624042549
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Go le Kana Kana e Baka Lesea.
by Nonikiwe - Editor on 06 May 2010 |
Botlhe ba rata go tlamparela lesea, botlhe ba rata go atla lesea, botlhe ba rata lesea.This is the loveliest picture book you’ve ever seen! Originally published in England in 1994, it soon became a favourite everywhere and was translated into several European languages. In 1996 it was also translated into some African languages. Go le kana kana tells the story of a family and their baby – and he is so cute and he is so cuddly and everyone just wants to hug and kiss and play with him, because everyone loves him SO MUCH! This book is also available in Afrikaans (So graag), isiXhosa (Kakhulu) and isiZulu (Kakhulu).
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- Go le Kana Kana by Trish Cooke, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Oxenbury
Ages 2 to 5
EAN: 9780624034407
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- Go le Kana Kana by Trish Cooke, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Oxenbury
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Izindaba zaseningizimu nelanga Ijabulisa Abantwana base Afrika
by Nonikiwe - Editor on 06 May 2010 |
Izindaba ezingamashumi amabali nesishiyagalombili ezibhalwe ngabalobi bedumela bezindaba zezingane kanye nabasafufusayo abanekhono – eziveza izinhlobonhlobo zamasiko abantu baseNingizimu ne-Afrika. Imidwebo yemibala egqamile isipha iqoqo elisha sha lezithombe ngabadwebi abayishumi nanye baseNingizimu Afrika.Book details
- Izindaba zaseningizimu nelanga: Stories South of the Sun by Thokozile Luthuli-Xala, Victor Ndlovu, Rose Masubelele
Ages 8 to 12
EAN: 9780624034131
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- Izindaba zaseningizimu nelanga: Stories South of the Sun by Thokozile Luthuli-Xala, Victor Ndlovu, Rose Masubelele
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Thandiwe's Choice Could be Another Winner From Mari Grobler
by Nonikiwe - Editor on 28 Apr 2010 |
Follow the story of a girl, Thandiwe, whose cat has 10 kittens. Her mother will only let her keep one and she has to give away the rest. Take a ride together with Thandiwe as she looks at each kitten to decide which one will suit her grandmother and grandfather, her friend Siyolo, her teacher, the neighbour with the large garden, and the musician to name a few. Book details
- Thandiwe’s Choice by Mari Grobler
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Ages 4 to 8
EAN: 9780624046073
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African Women Writer Promotes Children's Literature
by Nonikiwe - Editor on 14 Apr 2010 |
As one of the Commonwealth Writers Prize jury members Elinor Sisulu, author of The Day Gogo Went to Vote took time out of her busy schedule to chat briefly about her other passion, Children’s Literature. Read more here.Sisulu, who wrote the acclaimed children’s bookThe Day Gogo Went to Vote about a great grandmother voting in the first democratic election in South Africa, is also trying to promote African children and ethnic oral literature through a new website puku.co.za. The site connects writers and readers across the continent.
Children’s books do not travel fast in South Africa. It takes a long time to reach the audience Sisulu said.
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- The Day Gogo Went to Vote by Elinor Sisulu, illustrated by Sharon Wilson
Ages 4 to 8
EAN: 9780316702713
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- The Day Gogo Went to Vote by Elinor Sisulu, illustrated by Sharon Wilson
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Seven Recommended Children's Books by Meneesha Govender
by Bontle on 10 Mar 2010 |
A Song for Jamela By Niki Daly. All Jamela can think about is the Afro-Idols TV final. Then she lands a job at Divine Braids hair salon and she cannot believe her luck – Miss Bambi Chaka Chaka, the Afro-Idols celebrity, comes in to have her hair done. Star-struck Jamela is eager to please.
Skating School: Scarlet Skate Magic by Linda Chapman. In White Skate Wishes (the first of the Skating School series) we meet 10-year-old Emily Walker who cannot believe her luck when she is whisked away to a magical ice-skating school. But as is the case in all new settings, Emily feels alone and vulnerable. Some of the girls are not friendly and go out of their way to make her feel unwanted. Emily has only her skating to keep her happy. But is it enough? In her desire to stay strong and happy, Emily sets out to win the prized pair of white skates. As she struggles with her new girl status, Emily and the other girls learn a lot more about life and acceptance.
Kingfisher Knowledge: Sharks by Miranda Smith. Kingfisher Knowledge is a collection of books that takes the young reader into the heart of a subject. From dinosaurs to dangerous creatures and the human body to inventions, there are 22 paperback books and two hardback books to collect. Sharks: This book brings these fascinating predators up close. In it we learn what makes these creatures such killing machines
Epidemics and Plagues by Richard Walker. This book explores killer diseases of the past as well as the present, explaining how they spread and affect people around the world. From the Black Death that swept through medieval Europe to the smallpox epidemic in the Americas, to Aids, malaria, tuberculosis and bird flu of today – this book covers them all.
Little Wolf’s Book of Badness by Ian Whybrow. Little Wolf is a good wolf and all he wants to do is stay at home and be GOOD. But his parents have other plans in mind for him. So he is sent off to Cunning College to earn his Gold BAD Badge.
The Enchanted Horse by Magdalen Nabb. This is a tender and touching story of a young girl’s love for a dusty old wooden horse discovered in a junk shop. Both horse and girl are sad and lonely, and find the friend they need in each other.
No Excuses! by Dr Wayne W Dyer. In his fourth book for children, Dr Wayne W Dyer focuses on the topic of excuses. The book demonstrates how excuses can actually become words that prevent your child from reaching his or her potential. The book follows a boy with a seemingly impossible dream who almost lets excuses get in his way.
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- A Song for Jamela by Niki Daly, illustrated by Niki Daly
Age range from 3 to 9
EAN: 9781845078713
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- Skating School: Scarlet Skate Magic by Linda Chapman
Age range from 5 to 8
EAN: 9780141326351
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- Kingfisher Knowledge: Sharks by Miranda Smith
Age range from 9 to 12
EAN: 9780753419823
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- Kingfisher Knowledge: Epidemics and Plagues by Richard Walker
Age range from 12 to 16
EAN: 9780753460351
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- Little Wolf’s Book of Badness by Ian Whybrow, illustrated by Tony Ross
Age range from 8 to 11
EAN: 9780006751601
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- The Enchanted Horse by Magdalen Nabb, Julek Heller, Julek Heller
Age range from 8 to 11
EAN: 9780786810291
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- No Excuses!: How What You Say Can Get in Your Way by Wayne W Dyer, Kristina Tracey, illustrated by Stacey Heller Budnick
Age range from 2 to 6
EAN: 9781401925833
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- A Song for Jamela by Niki Daly, illustrated by Niki Daly
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Dr Jan Van Elfen Enlightens the Boys this Time in What Every Boy Should Know
by Nonikiwe - Editor on 04 Mar 2010 |
Boys also go through various issues as they approach their teens, so in another book titled What Every Boy Should Know, Dr Jan Van Elfen delves into some of these issues. This familiar and trusted guide for teenagers has now been updated for the new century. It provides answers to all the questions teenagers find too awkward to ask. Here teenagers will find clear and comprehensive information on subjects such as love, adolescence, relationships, sexually transmitted diseases and bodily changes.
- What Every Boy Should Know by Jan Van Elfen
EAN: 9780624048619
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- What Every Boy Should Know by Jan Van Elfen
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