12/05/2026
New Book Alert, "The Village Calls" by Sam Shakong.
Dear Puku Friends and Family,
We are honoured that two of our supporters have published memoirs and feel that both titles are ideal for any adult and for our secondary school youth.
Sam Shakong is the author of The Village Calls: Stories from Back Home a follow-up to his debut memoir, I Want to See the Sun Rise. This collection of 15 short stories, chronicles the author's return to his rural village after years in exile. From tales of youthful dreams threatened by social injustice, to deeply personal struggles for identity, dignity, and belonging, this anthology delves into the soul of a community in transition. Shakong's characters, whether wandering exiles, spirited grandmothers, or girls fighting to claim their futures, speak truths both personal and political, honouring the enduring power of storytelling in a land where change is constant and memory sacred.
The Village Calls is R280 and available for purchase online at Takealot https://www.takealot.com/rhe-village-calls/PLID101534291, as well as directly from the publisher, Xarra Books.
Book launch details are pending for later this year
