“Children who learn in their mother tongue are better equipped to succeed.” These are encouraging words from the new Minister of Education Siviwe Gwarube. As we continue to celebrate the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022- 2032) it is reassuring
Masifunde Sidlala (Let’s read and have fun) – A reading-for-enjoyment project in South Africa using Little Zebra Books
In July2023, we started a pilot project that we first named ‘The Love of Reading’. This would be our first major pilot project in South Africa since 2018. This pilot project aims to reach 3,000 children in the Cape Town
A fun bunch
Last year, we started a new project to provide our beautiful books for Xhosa-speaking children in South Africa. Xhosa is famous for being a “click language”. Even the name Xhosa starts with a click! Now, half way through 2024, the
The Good Samaritan for children in Africa
When it came time to illustrate a book about Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, we turned to South African artist, Tamsin Hinrichsen. Using reference photos from the village of Chimadzi in Mozambique, Tamsin worked with Little Zebra Books’ David
Rice and beans and books
An update from Little Zebra Books Director, David Ker In Mozambique, June 1 is “Children’s Day”. So Ilda threw a party for the kids in her neighborhood. Ilda has been using Little Zebra Books for many years. But recently she