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Children & Young Adults

In 2006, Jacana Media started a new division to cater for a growing demand for books that would appeal to younger audiences. Jacana has a reputation for publishing books that are entirely southern African in content, idiom, illustration and style. Our focus has been on producing high-quality materials that are appropriate, fun and enjoyable for readers aged between two and sixteen. Jacana publishes books on a range of topics and genres, including reference books on South African history, geography and culture; award-winning illustrated children’s fiction; and challenging and current fiction for teenagers.

Most of our materials are suitable for ABET and second-language readers. Our children’s picture books are also being used as Foundation Phase readers. Jacana has made it a proud tradition to publish in all 11 official South African languages, where possible. This supports our commitment to growing a culture of reading in South Africa and allowing children to read in the vernacular.

For the full PDF version of the Jacana Children's Catalogue, click here.


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Muḽoro wa Nḓodzo Nḓodzo is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Nḓodzo on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dreamer More details
Milorho ya Lele Lele is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Lele on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dreamers. More details
Jabu uyabhudza Jabu is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Jabu on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dreamers. More details
Lele o a lora Lele is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Lele on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dreamers. More details
Toro ya Lebohang Lebohang is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Lebohang on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dre More details
Lele o a lora Lele is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Lele on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dreamers. More details
UBafana uyabhudanga Bafana is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Bafana on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dreamer More details
Iphupho likaSipho Sipho is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Sipho on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dreamers. More details
ULihle uyaphupha Lihle is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Lihle on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dreamers. More details
Leo Droom Leo is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Leo on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dreamers. More details
Lele Dreams Lele is a very imaginative little boy. When he dreams, the world has no boundaries. He travels from the night sky, down to the sea and back up to the clouds. Join Lele on his journey as he makes friends with the stars, the fish and other young dreamers. More details
Oho hai! Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
Yo wee! Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
Eyi Cha! Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
M-m nyaa! Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
Atjhee! Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
Aowa! Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
Bababe! Awa Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
Hhayi cha! Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
Hayi torho! Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
Agge-nee! Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
Oh No! Dangos wakes up on Monday morning with a dreadful sneeze. Her Aunty wants to take special care of her and so Dangos misses out on climbing trees, making dolls, playing with her friends and fishing with her uncle. Will she be able to catch up all the fun t More details
Ke Nako! Zaza has a very busy and exciting day. From getting up, to singing and story time, it is always time for something fun! Join Zaza in her daily routine and find out all the interesting things she does. More details
Ishayile! Zaza has a very busy and exciting day. From getting up, to singing and story time, it is always time for something fun! Join Zaza in her daily routine and find out all the interesting things she does. More details
I nkarhi! Zaza has a very busy and exciting day. From getting up, to singing and story time, it is always time for something fun! Join Zaza in her daily routine and find out all the interesting things she does. More details
Ke nako! Zaza has a very busy and exciting day. From getting up, to singing and story time, it is always time for something fun! Join Zaza in her daily routine and find out all the interesting things she does. More details
Ke nako! Zaza has a very busy and exciting day. From getting up, to singing and story time, it is always time for something fun! Join Zaza in her daily routine and find out all the interesting things she does. More details
Yisikhathi! Zaza has a very busy and exciting day. From getting up, to singing and story time, it is always time for something fun! Join Zaza in her daily routine and find out all the interesting things she does. More details
Lixesha Zaza has a very busy and exciting day. From getting up, to singing and story time, it is always time for something fun! Join Zaza in her daily routine and find out all the interesting things she does. More details
Dis Tyd! Zaza has a very busy and exciting day. From getting up, to singing and story time, it is always time for something fun! Join Zaza in her daily routine and find out all the interesting things she does. More details
It's Time! Zaza has a very busy and exciting day. From getting up, to singing and story time, it is always time for something fun! Join Zaza in her daily routine and find out all the interesting things she does. More details
U endla yini? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
Ni khou itani? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
Wentani? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
O dirang? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
O etsang? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
O dira eng? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
Wenzani? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
Wenza ntoni? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
Wenzani? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
Wat doen jy? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
What are you doing? Lele is very busy today. He makes his way through his house asking each family member, “What are you doing?” More details
Go thuma mo letsatsing A delightful new series by Jenny Hatton exquisitely brought to life by award-winning illustrator, Joan Rankin. More details
Lerato o sesa letsatsing le tjhesang A delightful new series by Jenny Hatton exquisitely brought to life by award-winning illustrator, Joan Rankin. More details
Ukudada eLangeni A delightful new series by Jenny Hatton exquisitely brought to life by award-winning illustrator, Joan Rankin. More details
Ukubhukuda Elangeni A delightful new series by Jenny Hatton exquisitely brought to life by award-winning illustrator, Joan Rankin. More details
Swem in die Son A delightful new series by Jenny Hatton exquisitely brought to life by award-winning illustrator, Joan Rankin. More details
Swimming in the Sun A delightful new series by Jenny Hatton exquisitely brought to life by award-winning illustrator, Joan Rankin. More details
Go fetola legae A delightful new series by Jenny Hatton exquisitely brought to life by award-winning illustrator, Joan Rankin. More details
Lerato o a falla A delightful new series by Jenny Hatton exquisitely brought to life by award-winning illustrator, Joan Rankin. More details