Mother and child reading a book together

OZZY SAVES THE SHOAL

When trouble comes to Ozzy’s underwater home, he steps up to help. Join Ozzy as he learns that even the smallest fish can make a big splash.

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Rafiek Mammon, author of a local storybook titled 'Fatima and the Magic Sunglasses'.

MICHELLE LINDE

AUTHOR

Michelle, based in Hillcrest, KZN, is known by most as StoriesbyShelley. She loves books and bringing stories to life. Raised in Amanzimtoti, Michelle credits her parents for her love for reading and telling stories. StoriesbyShelley was borne out of COVID-19 lockdown in a bid to bring communities together at a time when all had to be physically apart through a free online read-aloud story time platform. Her previous work includes children’s picture book, A Big Plate of Kindness.

Thabiso Gwensa, illustrator of a book called Fatima and the Magic Sunglasses.

ELLEN HEYDENRYCH

ILLUSTRATOR

Ellen Heydenrych is an illustrator and writer with a passion for picture books, a knack for narrative, and a pencil tucked behind her ear. Possessing a Master of Arts in Media Studies, Ellen approaches all creative work with deep care and consideration. Ellen has illustrated several children’s picture books, multiple adverts for DStv, and contributed editorial illustrations to the Mail&Guardian.

Let’s get reading!