#WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Best Meal Ever!

Set in Gugulethu and signalling to the persisting inequalities that define both this Apartheid-era established township and South Africa as a whole, The Best Meal Ever! by Sindiwe Magona is a heart-warming story of hope amidst trying times. Written for children ages 7-9, this picture book features beautiful watercolor illustrations by Paddy Bouma. The story … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Best Meal Ever!

South African Writing – Day 15: Queer literature for every body

I thought the GLII audience would benefit from hearing more about some incredible SA queer collections of writing and books. These are just a few, and I really encourage you to engage more! The Pink Line - Journeys Across the World's Queer Frontiers - Mark Gevisser [ISBN: 9781250798596 GoodReads] Six years in the making, The … Continue reading South African Writing – Day 15: Queer literature for every body