Duma Says’ series is an ambitious project by Mr Nathi Ngubane the owner of Think Ahead Comix in partnership with Social Bandit Media, an experimental media project based between Johannesburg and New York City. The books are completely crowdfunded by dozens of supporters around the world.
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The program will see Mr Nathi Ngubane engaging in a series of events on Instagram, including discussions and debates with journalists, readings for schools and surprise e-meetings with some of his young fans and readers.
The book series details the adventures of Duma and his family living in an unnamed informal settlement in South Africa during this COVID-19 pandemic.
The books are unique in that they are an attempt to tell the story of the pandemic through the eyes of children living in tough circumstances.
The e-books are free to download while the paperbacks will be available at Ike’s Books & EthniKids for South African readers and on Amazon and Words Bookstore for International readers.
Duma Says has been featured by South Africa’s Department of Health, and Tweeted by the Minister of Health Dr. Zweli Mkhize. As well as Harvard University & The New York City School Library System.
A collector’s item! All three books in one special volume! Now with a special introduction from author Mr Nathi Ngubane and special advice for kids from Doctor Sam!
78 pages
29th January 2021
8.5 x 0.19 x 8.5 inches
Paperback
7.6 ounces
If you Nathi to speak or read his book to your class, please feel free to get in touch.