African Myths and Legends

Dianne Stewart is a highly acclaimed author with multiple degrees in African languages and literature, as well as creative writing. Drawing on the oral tradition in her books for both children and adults, a number of them have been translated into various European, African, and Eastern languages. To mention just a few of the numerous books she has written, these include collections such as The Zebra’s Stripes and Other African Animal Tales, The Singing Turtle and Other Folk- and Fairy Tales, Wisdom from Africa, The Boy Who Hated Insects, and Time of the Swallows. In recent years, Dianne has been facilitating writing workshops in South Africa and overseas.