Lingua Franca Publishers

11/08/2025

So grateful to see this beautiful story reaching more hearts and homes. 💛📚💫

An inspiring moment seeing “Zizi’s World: Through Her Vanilla Eyes” take the spotlight on one of South Africa’s biggest platforms!

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11/08/2025

Yesterday, joined on

It was an inspiring moment seeing “Zizi’s World: Through Her Vanilla Eyes” take the spotlight on one of South Africa’s biggest platforms.

We are so proud to see this beautiful story reaching more hearts and homes. 💛📚💫

09/08/2025

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"‘Freedom cannot be achieved unless the women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression.’ – Nelson Mandela
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women. 💐
Happy National Women’s Day! 🇿🇦

06/08/2025

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28/07/2025

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From a powerful reading to a thought-provoking Q&A, about “Zizi’s World: Through Her Vanilla Eyes”.

The session was rich, insightful, and young readers finally got to see the world through Zizi’s eyes. Minds were opened, hearts were full, and meaningful conversations came to life.

The room sparked curiosity, and it reminded us why nurturing a strong reading culture in our communities matters more than ever.

28/07/2025

The one and only trailblazing at reading, teaching, and touching hearts this past Saturday as we launched “Zizi’s World: Through Her Vanilla Eyes”!

Refilwe brought the house down with her energy, passion, and unapologetic presence. From reading with the little ones to unpacking big ideas about representation, inclusion and self-love it was definitely a moment that will go down in history.
is here, and it’s changing the reading culture in South Africa.

26/07/2025

24/07/2025

Start your day with some vanilla essence! Catch this morning at .

We are so proud to send one story, one child, one conversation at a time.
Let’s gooo!!! 📖💫

23/07/2025

We are proud to announce Remember Me, a heartfelt children’s picture book by Leigh Smidt-Hart (), beautifully Illustrated by Cassidy Forsyth (.workshop), and arriving soon to your bookshelves! 📚🐛💫

Born from a personal journey through grief and healing, Leigh’s debut children’s book creates a safe space for children and adults to talk about loss with love, care, and emotional intelligence while offering a tool that provides support and comfort.✍ 📖🌞

“Remember Me” follows Arty, a young boy overwhelmed by sadness of losing his grandfather. With gentle guidance from his mother, Arty learns to honour their bond by remembering the joyful moments they shared from dancing and reading to singing together. As the memories come alive, Arty realises that even though his grandfather is no longer with him, his love and presence live on in his heart.

This tender tale is a companion for families, teachers, therapists, and caregivers looking to help children process difficult emotions with empathy and courage. It reminds us that grief takes time and that remembering those we have lost can bring light, healing, and hope.

Pre-order now by emailing: [email protected]