Misozi Na Kalumbu Pacitukutuku

About this book

Misozi Na Kalumbu Pacitukutuku by Maliya Mzyece Sililo is a local-language children's story featuring Misozi and Kalumbu and a motorbike journey or experience. The combination of recognisable child characters and an everyday form of transport gives young readers an accessible setting for language practice and storytelling. Sililo's work for children is shaped by her teaching background, oral storytelling and commitment to writing in both English and Zambian languages. This edition is suitable for home reading, primary schools, libraries and families seeking indigenous-language books for children. It can support vocabulary, sequencing, comprehension and discussion about travel, safety, family and everyday experiences. Most importantly, the book helps normalise the presence of local languages in printed children's literature, allowing young readers to encounter stories that are culturally and linguistically closer to home.