GIRLS DON’T DO THAT Language:isiXhosa

GIRLS DON’T DO THAT Language:isiXhosaWritten by Thembi Kgatlana and illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne The story of Thembi Kgatlana Thembi tells the story of her upbringing in the tough streets of Mohlakeng and how she went on to become a world champion. She always had the talent and a dream to play soccer. Her hard work, determination and bravery led her to become one of the greatest players on the African continent. Suitable for readers aged 6 to 10 years old.

each book features simple stories

Ben Smith has the perfect family

All over the kingdom there were celebrations

Ke ka gone a loga leano

one of the children musters the courage to speak up proudly about her identity after she learns where she comes from and why she looks different

your skin means very little

I respect people who are different from me

Titles in Level 1: 1

Melusi Tshabalala

who has learned to love herself

Deep in the ocean

as Kantiga tries to find the perfect name and on the journey learns a bit more about who she is and where she is from