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MOLEBI’S GIFT

Molebi reads minds, and his cousin Dimpho dances up a storm. Dimpho gets jealous of Molebi’s popularity and casts a spell on him. Their bond is ripped apart until a magical encounter teaches them the true value of their talents.

Two young men in traditional Basotho blankets and headwear pointing to the right.
Tumsisang Shongwe, author of children's book called Molebi's Gift.

TUMISANG SHONGWE

AUTHOR

Tumisang is a children's book author, short story writer, and a literacy advocate. She was born in Gaborone, Botswana, and moved to South Africa in 2003. Her published children's stories include Naledi's New Look (2020), Shongololo (2021), Meerkat Magic (2022), and Every Day's A Story (2023).

Tumisang enjoys reading, taking walks alone, playing with her children, and having meaningful conversations.

Mfundo Ndevu, illustrator of a local storybook called 'Molebi's Gift'.

MFUNDO NDEVU

ILLUSTRATOR

Mfundo is an illustrator from East London. He started drawing comics and worked in the industry from 2002-2008. He currently illustrates textbooks for publishers and draws caricature portraits at events.

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