Gcina Mhlophe Boeken

Stories with magic inspire us to believe in hope and dreams. How will anyone recognize 'real life' miracles if they have not learned about magic from stories? Our Story Magic is a collection of enchanting and compelling African folklore tales written for children, with illustrations by artists from KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa). Read and share these stories with the love that went into the writing of them. Some of the magical titles in this collection Sun and the Moon, Queen of the Tortoises, Moonlight Magic, Dad Is Eating Ashes, The Singing Dog, Jojela's Wooden Spoon, and Sunset Colors. -- Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Gcina Mhlophe's writing is published all over the world, and has been translated into German, French, Italian, Swahili, and Japanese. Her honors The Fringe First Award at Edinburgh Festival, Joseph Jefferson Award in Chicago, OBBIE in New York, and Honorary Doctorates from London Open University and University of Natal in South Africa.

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds

Now in reprint, this folklore story collection offers a feast of enjoyment for young readers. It contains ten enchanting tales, steeped in the imaginative richness of African oral tradition. Told with inimitable aplomb by South Africa's most popular performance storyteller and illustrated by a lively selection of KwaZulu-Natal artistic talent, Stories of Africa is a classic to delight new readers across the multicultural spectrum.

In Dududu village, Mrs. Zwane's passion for reading shines as she collects and cherishes old papers, books, and magazines. Her love for literature not only fills her bedroom but also inspires the community, highlighting the transformative power of reading. The story explores how her collection fosters a sense of connection and knowledge among the villagers, emphasizing the importance of books in enriching lives and bringing people together.

Mit einer Auswahl ihrer Lyrik und Kurzgeschichten veröffentlicht die bekannte südafrikanische Autorin ihr erstes Buch im Peter-Hammer-Verlag. „Love Child“ ist eine wunderbare Lesereise in das Herz Südafrikas, ein Buch für alle Generationen, und neben dem literarischen Vergnügen ein Spiegelbild der Geschichte des Landes, in dem Gcina Mhlophe als Tochter eines Zulu-Vaters und einer Xhosa-Mutter geboren wurde. Sie selbst nennt sich ein „Kind der Liebe“, weil sich in ihr zwei Völker verbinden, Symbol für eine mögliche Einheit zwischen den Menschen Südafrikas.