The Book Tree Podcast – Episode 7 looks at why Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid by author and literacy scholar Xolisa Guzula is more important than ever. Plus reviews of the three proudly South African books for little ones.
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The Book Tree Podcast: Episode 6 – How to Become a Children’s Book Illustrator
Award-winning author and illustrator Emily House shares her journey and tips on how to find your illustration style, create a portfolio and pitch your work. Plus our best book reviews.
The Book Tree podcast: Episode 5 Entering the Young Writers’ Competition
We chat to children’s book author and previous judge Nicole Rimensberger for tips on entering the Young Writers’ Competition. Plus our best book reviews and why we still LOVE fairy tales – and you should too.
The Book Tree Podcast Episode 4 – Best Holiday Reads
Discover the best children’s holiday books from Verushka Louw, Children’s Sales Rep at Jonathan Ball Publishers and learn all about the cosy ‘Jolabokflod’ reading trend this festive season.
The Book Tree Podcast: Episode 3 – Author Interview
Author Lori-Ann Preston talks about her writing process, entering competitions, rejection letters and the power of self-publishing.
The Book Tree Podcast: Episode 2 – Dyslexia
Dealing with Dyslexia: Reading Skills
How can you help dyslexic children with their reading skills? And how old should children be when they learn to read? We chatted to Annelize Clark OT and Teacher at Bellavista SHARE, a remedial school in Johannesburg for her insights.
The Book Tree Podcast – Episode 1 – Nal’Ibali Literacy with Lorato Trok
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