The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration—but for families with autistic children, it can also be a time of sensory overload, anxiety, and change. With the bright lights, loud music, large gatherings, and changes to routines, the holidays may present unique challenges for children on the autism spectrum. Understanding these challenges…

AUTHOR BIOMeg Chronis writes fun, feel-good romcoms full of gorgeous cinnamon-roll heroes, hilarioushijinks, and swoon-worthy happily-ever-afters that will warm your heart.She has written two romcoms—The Seven Day Switch, and Second Fiddle—both set in SouthAfrica.She is currently working on the follow-up to The Seven Day Switch, and the first book in anew romcom series set on…

041Book columnist LAUREN HEWITT recently interviewed South African author Zibu Sithole about her creative process, favorite childhood books, and how she celebrates completing a novel.  Zibu Sithole lives in Johannesburg, South Africa and has one son and a Jack Russell Dory (Dorito). She always writing whether it gets published or not is another story. She…

Clare Pooley’s ‘How to Age Disgracefully’ captivates from start to finish. 041Books columnist  LAUREN HEWITT praises Pooley’s skill in weaving a heartwarming tale of identity, community, and growth.

041Book Columnist LAUREN HEWITT attended Nozibele Mayaba’s book launch at Exclusive Books in Gqeberha recently. Here’s her account of the inspiring event and the powerful story behind “Positively Me.”

 041Tech columnist JENINE WYNGAARD looks at the journey of the book from its physical form to its digital counterpart.

041BOOKS columnist LAUREN HEWITT chats to Cape Town-based Shameez Patel Papathanasiou author of the Selene Trilogy which will launch its final instalment next month

While digital reading is widespread, especially among young people (under 35), and offers opportunities for free reading material distribution, there is still a place for the printed word asserts PAMSA.

In honour of World Autism day 041BOOKS columnist Lauren Hewitt rounds up a lovely collection of books with characters on the autism spectrum.