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K.C. Karah

K.C. Karah, an avid reader since a child, has self-published “A Rising Star”, aimed at the Young Adult audience that loves dystopian/speculative science fiction genres. This is her debut novel and is the first book of The Burning Earth Series. She lives in the Western Cape in South Africa with her husband and dogs, and has two grown daughters. She uses her creative abilities to sing, paint and write. Learn more at https://www.karah.co.za and on Facebook on her author page “K. C. Karah”

Jennifer Ussi

mgobessi@littleboolabooks.comis a children’s author best known for creating The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa, an imaginative and educational series of books for young readers ages roughly 5–10. In her stories, a curious little house cat named Casper travels across the African wilderness, meeting different animals and learning lessons about friendship, courage, kindness, and conservation along the way. Each book blends fun storytelling with fascinating facts about wildlife, helping children develop both reading confidence and a love of nature.

Jason Roche

Jason Roche is an award-winning author and screenwriter celebrated for his ability to blend humor with inspiring, sports-centric narratives. He is well-known for his rugby-focused novel Bokmarks and the popular Boyband Sandwich trilogy. His writing often centers on themes of camaraderie and resilience, reflecting a deep passion for how sports can influence personal growth and social change.

Isaac Sithole

Isaac Sithole was born and raised in the small village of Tsianda, Venda, in Limpopo, South Africa, the fourth child of seven. Life in the village was challenging, with limited resources and few opportunities for success. Despite the hardship, Isaac’s family was strong, and they instilled in him a deep sense of faith, hope, and determination. Growing up, Isaac faced many obstacles, including poverty, tribal and racial discrimination, and a lack of access to quality elementary education. Despite these challenges, he was determined to make a better life for himself and his family. With God’s help, he persevered and was able to overcome the odds.

Interlock Blocks

Our products are designed to promote creativity, problem-solving skills, and imaginative play.

Inspirit

Afrishwe was conceptualized and designed to incorporate our Inspirit locally designed patterns, and the African continent. The Afri is an abbreviation for Africa and the “Shwe” is a descriptive term for our unique pattern designs. The map of Africa is included in the Afrishwe logo design to denote the origin of the Afishwe products..

Honey Tales Africa

Hannes Barnard

Hamilton Wende

I was born in the States but have spent most of my life in South Africa, with some side trips to live in Japan, Paris, and lots of time in London. I have also travelled extensively in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. This sense of being on the move through our world and a career working as a foreign correspondent for many of the big networks such as CNN and BBC means that I am fascinated by boundaries and identities and how we never have a fixed 'being', but one that changes constantly as we grow and travel and learn. In my writing — both fiction and non-fiction — I like to explore the paradox between where we find ourselves and where we want to be. I am fascinated by characters who have parallel lives and a sense of adventure about living those lives. Pain in life is a given — as the Buddha said 'All life is suffering', but it is the courage to move beyond it, to 'travel' through it, if you like, is the core of all our human stories from the time of Homer and his 'Odyssey'. I like wide... More

Gugu Mclaren-Ushewokunze

Gugu McLaren-Ushewokunze is a South African author, social activist, and business leader dedicated to sustainable development and gender equality. With a professional background in corporate social responsibility, she uses her writing to inspire the next generation of African children. Her work focuses on representation, ensuring that young black girls see themselves as protagonists in stories centered around innovation, leadership, and technical expertise.