Torchbearers 1: Ingrid, Thuli, Grizelda
Torchbearers; heroic women; inspiring women of South Africa. This amazing series contains the stories of 12 women who deserve to be celebrated; women that will inspire anyone. From well-known women like Thuli Madonsela, Caster Semenya and Vanessa Govender, to more unsung heroes such as Grizelda Grootboom and Suna Venter. The women who are featured in these stories are trailblazers; inspiration for every South African woman and girl. They swim against the stream and empower others. Linki Brand’s artful illustrations of the women reinforce this, and the bright and modern use of colour is a shameless celebration of women - perfect for the time we live in. This series is a must have for every young reader. The books can be...
Wendy Maartens woon tans in Melkbosstrand. Wendy se passie is om kinders te help om hulself, hul leefwêreld en mekaar oor kultuurgrense heen beter te verstaan deur die stories van hul komvandaan. Haar volksverhale, legendes en ware stories tot heldeverhale, dierestories en spookstories trap diep spore in die literêre storielandskap van bewaring, Sy bemagtig kinders om die uitdagings van elke dag d.m.v. stories die hoof te bied. Ander titels van Wendy wat onlangs verskyn het: Jeremia en die Amandelboom, Ek lees self reeks, My hart is oppi plaas!, Donkie se lang pad dorp toe en vele meer.
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