Africa books for children and teens
Africa themed books for children and teens with nonfiction and fiction titles by Wakanyi Hoffman and Onyinye Iwu, Niki Daly, Ken Wilson-Max, Yaba Badoe, Wilbur Smith, Namina Forna, Wole Soyinka and more.
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Gcina Mhlophe is a South African author, poet, playwright, and storyteller whose work spans children’s literature, theatre, and oral storytelling. She is known for writing in multiple languages, including English, Zulu, and Xhosa. Mhlophe’s stories often draw on South African folklore and oral traditions, and she has contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of storytelling in South Africa.
Mhlophe’s published works for children include Queen of the Tortoises, Stories of Africa, and Love Child. Her books are published by various imprints, including University of KwaZulu-Natal Press and Jacana Media. In addition to her writing, Mhlophe has written and performed plays, and her storytelling performances have been featured in schools and festivals in South Africa and internationally.
She has received recognition for her contributions to literature and storytelling, including being awarded the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver by the South African government in 2012.
Africa themed books for children and teens with nonfiction and fiction titles by Wakanyi Hoffman and Onyinye Iwu, Niki Daly, Ken Wilson-Max, Yaba Badoe, Wilbur Smith, Namina Forna, Wole Soyinka and more.
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