Middle Grade Reads in 2025 (Part One)
A common piece of advice given to new and old writers is to read widely in your genre. I writepicture books and middle grade stories so I most commonly read…
Discovery and Wonder in 2026
Yes, I’m one of those people who does the cheesy thing of choosing a word for the year. And to top it all off, this year I have two instead…
Christmas in Zimbabwe
We were given a copy of The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson (inspired by the original tales of Beatrix Potter.) I enjoyed reading the story to my…
Preserving African Languages through Story
"I had the chance a while back to talk to Ignatius Mabasa, renowned author, academic and translator. He writes primarily for children and young adults besides creating and telling folktales.…
Two People Can
When I was first starting out in writing, Irene Staunton of Weaver Press said to me that there were two ways of becoming a good writer. The first was to…
An Attitude of Gratitude
At the beginning of 2023, a friend of mine gave me a prayer journal to thank me for hosting her and her family. At the back of the journal was…
Animation Mentorship
I write books for children and young adults. I love it! But I also love animation. Years ago I entered the world of animation and produced a series of stop-motion…