Journalist & Author Phumlani Pikoli Dies at 33
Phumlani Pikoli, multimedia journalist at Eyewitness News and author of books such as Born Freeloaders, was found dead in his apartment in Johannesburg. Pikoli was the son of anti-apartheid struggle veterans Vusi and Girlie Pikoli. Pikoli’s parents traveled to Johannesburg to check on him when they couldn’t reach him via his cellphone, and they were the ones who discovered his body lying on his bed. The cause of death is as of yet unknown, but an investigation is underway. A memorial service for Phumlani Pikoli will be held today, Wednesday, April 13, and he will be laid to rest on Friday.
Fence at Budapest Children’s Hospital Turned into an Art Installation of Favorite Books
In Budapest, the Bethesda Children’s Hospital by City Park has transformed its fencing into a row of children’s favorite books. This art installation was a collaboration between Móra Publishing and an artistic team of volunteers lead by artist Bertalan Zsili Babos. Zsili is famous for his design of Budapest’s famous ruin bars.
Becky Albertalli’s The Upside of Unrequited to be Adapted for Film
The UK Production company Shakespeare Sisters has acquired the rights to Becky Albertalli’s novel The Upside of Unrequited. The film adaptation will be written by Hillary Shakespeare and Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare, who are best know for their 2020 teen romance movie Soundtrack to Sixteen. Albertalli—whose debut novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda was adapted as the 20th Century Fox movie Love, Simon and inspired the Hulu spin-off series Love, Victor—will executive produce the new film.
5 Great Poems About Clothing
For National Poetry month, let’s take a look at some great poems that focus on clothing, what it can mean and what it is worth.