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This collection of essays analyzes the work of 29 authors and illustrators. South African children's and youth literature has a long history. The country is the most prolific publisher of children's books on the continent, producing perhaps the highest quality literature in Africa. Its traditions resonate within the larger world of children's literature but are solidly grounded in African myth and archetypes. The African diaspora in the U.S. and elsewhere have stories rooted in these oral traditions.
Much has changed in South African literature for children since the 1994 transformation of the country. A field once dominated by all white and mostly female writers and illustrators has diversified, adding many new voices.
Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword (Elwyn Jenkins)
Preface
Part 1. Transition Movers
Introduction
Lesley Beake: Quality in Diversity (Jay Heale)
Alida Bothma: From Her Palette of Inspiration to Her Montage
of Expression (Magdel Vorster)
Paddy Bouma: Precise Pure Art at Work in the Books of Africa (Jay Heale)
The Writing of Dianne Case: Making Choices and Facing
Consequences (Lisa Kimble and Barbara A. Lehman)
The "Dual Realities" of Niki Daly: Dreaming Himself into Someone Else's Skin (Barbara A. Lehman)
Native, Gone Wandering: Dianne Hofmeyr as Constant Explorer (Erin F. Reilly-Sanders and Andrés A. Montañés-Lleras)
Sindiwe Magona: Writing Oneself Out of Poverty (Tanya Barben)
Linda Rode: Bookmaker of the Imagination (Marianne van Loggerenberg)
Marita van der Vyver: Fairy Tales and Feminism (Maritha Snyman)
Smelling Ferdinand's Flowers: Marjorie van Heerden's Journey (Magdel Vorster)
Chris van Wyk: A Man Intent on Sharing Africa with Africa's Children (Jay Heale)
Part 2. Writers and Artists of the New South Africa
Introduction
Inside the Books: The Life and Work of Jude Daly (Bettie Parsons Barger)
On a Journey with Leon de Villiers (Magdel Vorster)
Piet Grobler's Little Bird Told Me (Magdel Vorster)
Wendy Hartmann: The Hidden Heroine (Jay Heale)
Jaco Jacobs Brings the Circus to Town (Magdel Vorster)
Ingrid Mennen: Always in Africa (Tanya Barben)
Gcina Mhlophe: Imbira Player (Genevieve Hart)
An Odyssey Through Fantasy: Fiona Moodie's Long Journey Home (Anne Hill)
Martie Preller: Empowering Readers Through Stories (Maritha Snyman)
Changing the Colors of South Africa: Post-Apartheid Illustrations
of Elizabeth Pulles (Erin F. Reilly-Sanders)
Joan Rankin: Illustrator by Surprise (Jay Heale)
Listening to Others: Jenny Robson's Books for Young South Africans (Judith Inggs)
Breaking New Ground with Reviva Schermbrucker (Ruth Stone and Barbara A. Lehman)
Dianne Stewart: Writer with a Sense of Purpose (Jay Heale)
Ann Walton: Families and Fables (Anne Hill)
Part 3. Noteworthy New Talent
Introduction
Kagiso Lesego Molope: The Caged Bird Flies and Sings (Rajendra Chetty)
Nokuthula K. Msimang: The Gentle Gender Warrior (Robin Malan)
Sally Partridge: Transitions from Outside In and Inside Out (Anne Hill)
Afterword (Beverley Naidoo)
Appendix: Literary Awards and Prizes
Bibliography
About the Contributors
Index
