One Day. One Book. Indigenous-Language Storybooks

Nono Finds a Friend

Originally written in isiZulu

Supported by
Indwa Publishers

Nono’s aunt forces her to work hard all day. One day Nono finds a tiny girl who promises to help her.

  • Written by Busie Maphumulo
  • Illustrated by Jess Jardim-Wedepohl
  • Designed by Jess Jardim-Wedepohl
  • Edited by Jocelyn Newmarch
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