WHERE CHILDREN MEET AFRICA
Reading at the Protea Library in District Six
As a children’s writer, nothing can be quite as rewarding as reading my stories to the little folk for whom the stories were intended. And even more special, when it’s a group of bright-eyed and enthusiastic primary school children who come from predominantly underprivileged backgrounds. On a...
The Power of Storytelling: How One Book Sparked a Life-Changing Adventure
A few days ago, I received a letter that touched my heart deeply. Amanda, a woman who spent part of her childhood in Cape Town, shared a precious journey inspired by one of my books, The Brave Little Penguin. In 2018, Amanda gifted a copy of the book to her four-year-old godson, Oscar. It...
The Springbok and The Reindeers – A Christmas Story from Africa
When baby Springbok is born on Christmas Eve, he sees something that is so wondrous, that his whole life becomes focused on joining the glittering parade. Year after year, with courage, determination and self-belief, Springbok pursues his dream. And one Christmas Eve, with a little help from...
Childhood dreams and Professional Audio Recordings
As a young girl, I wanted nothing more than to be a famous “Actress” and Singer when I grew up. When I was 8 years old, I started my extracurricular Speech & Drama lessons, alongside the ballet lessons I had started when I was just five. I loved every minute of them. At school I...
Tales and Tails
Venturing into the African Bush has always been one of my utmost favourite pastimes. Growing up only approximately 3 hours from the Hluhluwe and iMfolozi Nature Reserves*, meant that for me, I would probably visit at least four times a year. Nothing felt quite as relaxing as sitting quietly for a...
Reading to Penguins
Boulders Beach has long been the place of happy memories for me. Having first visited as a young teenager and wading in the water amongst these curious little creatures, my visits to Cape Town were never complete until we called in to see the penguins at least once. Boulders Beach is the only...
Welcome
The first four adaptations of African folklore were written, illustrated and published in 2008. Since then, we have published 12 stories and the African Fable series has sold millions of copies.
