Her Story: Daughters of Modjadji

Her Story/Umlando Wakhe is the first in a planned children's book series for 7- to 12-year-old girls that features 30 South African women whose lives inspire. The first title in this series, Daughters of Modjadji/Amadodakazi endlovukazi uModjadji, features women in the book from diverse settings, sectors and spheres of life. Their stories reflect not only the multiple roles that women play in society, but also the obstacles they face as a result of race, class and most importantly; their gender. The book is centered on themes of affirmation, identity and gender. The stories are accompanied by vivid illustrations and interactive comic strips. The empowerment of girls is a fundamental building block of the publication, as seen by most of the writers and illustrators in the book being female. The book will be published as a reversible English and isiZulu book in the first year with other languages in the next three years. Her Story/Umlando Wakhe will be available in both print and e-book formats in selected stores from February 2018.