Gcina Mhlope es una narradora y autora dedicada a preservar la historia a través del poder de la narrativa. Su obra inspira a los niños sudafricanos a leer y revitaliza la tradición de la narración oral. Mhlope aborda su escritura con una voz distintiva que resuena en su poesía, cuentos y obras de teatro. Su influencia se extiende mucho más allá de Sudáfrica, y sus piezas son valoradas por su capacidad para conectar generaciones y culturas.
Features tales from Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Senegal, Sudan and Swaziland. This title covers such topics as: Environment and Conservation; Our World; Our Global Community; and, Understanding the Wider World. It includes an introduction to the African continent and to each country in which a story takes place
This folklore story collection offers a feast of enjoyment for young South African readers. Ten enchanting tales, steeped in the imaginative richness of African storytelling: Where did the first stories in the world come from?
Recounts the personal story of Zandile, who is snatched away from her grandmother's loving care and taken to live with her matriarchal family. This play offers a window on the 1960s world it depicts, with issues of white dominance, and rural hardship.
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.
Designed for early education in South Africa, this reading program supports literacy development over the first seven years of schooling. It offers a structured approach to reading, ensuring that young learners build essential skills through engaging materials and activities tailored to their developmental needs. The program emphasizes a strong foundation in reading, fostering a love for literature from an early age.
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.