Childrens books
Listen to Niki Daly reading A Gold Star and a Kiss for Thoko – and download the free activity sheet
Looking for something to do with the children? Author Niki Daly has shared a video of himself reading A Gold Star and a Kiss for Thoko.
A time for reading – resources for the kids, from Pan Macmillan South Africa
To help keep the little ones (and yourself) entertained and inspired our authors and colleagues have put together various resources for you.
Entertain and educate children during the school closures with Science, Scribbles and Stories – videos presented by Konnie Huq
Entertain and educate children during the school closures with Science, Scribbles and Stories presented by Konnie Huq
Aandag alle ouers: Hier is 9 nuwe kinderboeke in Afrikaans en Engels om die jongspan (en vir jou) mee besig te hou
Wonder jy soms wat om met die kinders te doen? Hier is nege nuwe kinderboeke in Afrikaans en Engels om hulle (en jou) besig te hou.
Pan Macmillan South Africa makes an exciting investment into local children’s books
Pan Macmillan South Africa is delighted to announce its new publishing initiative focused on contributing to the growth and development of the local children’s book industry:
Donate a children’s book this Mandela Day as part of the Siyafunda Donate-a-Book campaign
Donate a book for children this Mandela Day!
Hayley Chewins launches her captivating debut novel The Turnaway Girls at Love Books
Pan Macmillan and Love Books invite you to the launch of The Turnaway Girls by Hayley Chewins.
Review your favourite children’s book and win with the Puku Foundation!
Do you like reading? Puku wants to hear from you!
Beneath the Baobab Tree – a delightful book set in the African animal kingdom
Beneath the Baobab Tree is a children’s book filled with original folk tales and fables.
Caster Semenya – the new book in the inspirational new Road to Glory series for younger readers
Caster Semenya is the fifth book in the brand-new Road to Glory series, which covers South African sporting legends as they set out on their journeys to becoming national and international stars. Written specifically for youngsters aged 10–14, it takes the reader close to all the action, and the ups and downs.
Born to be Free: A beautiful tale about the irresistible call of the wild
When the grand old ‘lion man of Africa’, George Adamson, passed away, the last of his lion cub orphans faced an uncertain future.
Jacana Media wins Best Publisher of the Year: Africa at 2018 Bologna Children’s Book Fair
Jacana Media wins Best Publisher of the Year Africa, at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2018.
Children’s book celebrates the science behind skin colour: Skin We are In by Sindiwe Magona and Nina G Jablonski
One of South Africa’s literary stalwarts, Sindiwe Magona, has teamed up with world-renowned American anthropologist, Nina G Jablonski, to create Skin We are In, a much-needed book about race and skin colour for children.
Dolly Parton donates 100 millionth book to children
Today Dolly Parton joined Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden for the dedication of her Imagination Library’s 100 Millionth Book to the Library of Congress collection. Dolly dedicated a special edition of her book, “Coat of Many Colors” to the world’s largest library. This honor is a monumental milestone for the program now in its 22nd year. Dolly said,
Marvel’s Black Panther – a new book for boys and girls aged 2-5!
You loved the movie, now continue the adventure between the pages with the first ever Black Panther Little Golden Book!
Her Story: Daughters of Modjadji – the first book published by Khaloza Books – out this month
Her Story. Daughters of Modjadji/ Umlando Wakhe. Amadodakazi endlovukazi uModjadji is the first in a planned children’s book series for 7-12 year old girls that features African women whose lives inspire. The women in the book are from diverse settings, and their stories reflect not only the multiple roles that women play in society, but also the obstacles they face as a result of race, class and most importantly; their gender.
A gentle delight to read in this modern world of violence, racism and lack of friendship
Oh, what a pleasure! Light animal anecdotes, told originally by Alice Kirk about the very mixed family on her farm in the KZN Midlands, recalled and retold by her granddaughter.
Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers and young readers!
All the latest and greatest children’s and young adult books from around the world brought to South Africa.
One for the kids: New book brings dinosaurs back to life with Augmented Reality!
Unleash a T-Rex on the breakfast table, or take a photo of your friends as a mighty Pteranodon swoops through the air before their eyes …
Submissions Call for Children’s and YA Books
Imagnary House is a boutique publishing house for children’s books and young-adult literature in Cape Town, South Africa. They have opened their submissions for 2017, and are looking to build up their publication list for the next 2 years.