Solid Gold Story Time

In her debut children’s book, Making Friends with Feelings, Sewela Langeni challenges the societal stereotype that ‘boys don't cry’ through the story of a young boy named Lubabalo. While other children suggest that boys must be tough, Luba learns to listen to Lesedi, his imaginary friend, who encourages him to fully embrace his emotions. By validating sadness and other feelings, Langeni fosters resilience and open communication, teaching young readers, especially boys, that expressing vulnerability is healthy and normal.

Sewela reads the story in English and Sepedi.

Illustrated by Subi Bosa. Buy this book now from New Africa Books · Want to share something with us? · Our podcasts are also available on Spotify · Our podcasts are also available on Apple · Join the Solid Gold Story Time mailing list

In her debut children’s book, Making Friends with Feelings, Sewela Langeni challenges the societal stereotype that ‘boys don't cry’ through the story of a young boy named Lubabalo. While other children suggest that boys must be tough, Luba learns to listen to Lesedi, his imaginary friend, who encourages him to fully embrace his emotions. By validating sadness and other feelings, Langeni fosters resilience and open communication, teaching young readers, especially boys, that expressing vulnerability is healthy and normal.

Sewela reads the story in English and Sepedi.

Illustrated by Subi Bosa. Buy it now from New Africa Books · Want to share something with us? · Our podcasts are also available on Spotify · Our podcasts are also available on Apple · Join the Solid Gold Story Time mailing list

Kusekuqaleni kweminyaka yawo-1980 futhi nempilo ayilula eSoweto.

UPrincess ufuna usizo kuBaba wakhe bese kungekudala bazithole sebenedili letiye nabanye balabo ababelwelwa inkululeko abawosaziwayo

emlandweni waseNingizimu Afrika.

Indaba yezingane emnandi nevusa usinga emayelana nempilo ngesikhathi sishisa kakhulu isikhathi sobandlululo.

Illustrated by Sam van Riet Buy this book now [isiZulu] · Want to share something with us? · Our podcasts are also available on Spotify · Our podcasts are also available on Apple · Join the Solid Gold Story Time mailing list

It's the early 1980s and life in Soweto is not easy.

Princess looks to Baba for help and soon they are sharing a fantasy tea party with some of the greatest freedom fighters in South African history.

A tender and inspiring story for children about life during the height of apartheid.

The story presents history in an imaginative way, demonstrating how joy, encouragement and music can bring humanity and hope in challenging situations.

Illustrated by Sam van Riet. Buy this book now [isiZulu] · Buy this book now [English] · Want to share something with us? · Our podcasts are also available on Spotify · Our podcasts are also available on Apple · Join the Solid Gold Story Time mailing list

Diana Ferrus lees haar fassinerende kinderboek in Afrikaans.

Die bekroonde skrywer, digter en storieverteller, Dr Diana Ferrus, lees haar fassinerende kinderboek, Die Seun Wat Net Wou Dans. Almal ken die gevoel van ’n diepgewortelde droom wat amper onmoontlik voel om te bereik. Die Seun Wat Net Wou Dans gaan juis oor so ’n persoon Johaar Mosaval, ’n Moslem-seun, het van kleintyd af gedroom om te kan dans, spesifiek balletdans. Maar soveel dinge het in sy pad gestaan: diskriminasie, mense wat sy droom nie verstaan het nie, finansiële swaarkry – en al wat hy wou doen, is dans. Johaar se verhaal sou hom uiteindelik van Distrik Ses in die Kaap na Engeland se Koninklike Balletskool neem waar hy as hoofdanser regoor die wêreld gedans het, en sosiale en politieke grense oorgesteek en geskiedenis gemaak het. Die Seun Wat Net Wou Dans maak so Johaar Mosaval se verhaal van uithouvermoë, opofferings en talent toeganklik vir almal. Hierdie is ’n verhaal wat inspireer, bemoedig en bewys dat drome waar kan word. Koop die boek hier · Want to share something with us? · Our podcasts are also available on Spotify · Our podcasts are also available on Apple · Join the Solid Gold Story Time mailing list