Do you want to be a children’s book author?

Many people say they want to write a children’s book. We chatted to bestselling author Refiloe Moahloli to find out how she made it happen.

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From an early career in the corporate world, and a life changing trip to Mumbai, she took a chance and dedicated herself to her dream of writing children’s book – with a clear plan in action. As one of South Africa’s best known children’s book authors with the popular How Many Ways series, her story is inspiring and relatable.

We chat to her about gratitude, inspiration, how a writing course set her on her path and how she finds the time to create her stories. Plus we review her latest book, How Many Ways Can You Say Thank You.

We also review Salamina Mosese’s latest book, Neo’s Invisible Blanket and the YA thriller In The Company of Killers by Elora Cook.

Find the books mentioned in the podcast, below.

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How Many Ways Can You Say Thank You?

By Refiloe Moahloli and illustrated by Zinelda McDonald (Puffin)

Ages 3-6

A sure fire winner from author of the popular How Many Ways? series that will teach your children to say Thank You! in all the different South African languages, including sign language. Ages 3-6

Neo's Invisible Blanket

By Salamina Mosese and illustrated by Subi Bosa (Pan Macmillan)

Age 4-6

A story about sibling love and bravery. Neo loves adventures but sometimes he gets scared. His older sister gives him a special, imaginary invisible blanket to help him feel brave but what happens when he can’t wear it one day…

In The Company Of Killers

By Elora Cook (Hodder)

YA – Age 14+

Gossip Girl meets The Sopranos in this fast-paced drama about a teenage mafia heiress who would do anything to avenge her family, even join forces with the handsome enemy.