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The Book Tree Podcast

Welcome to The Book Tree - a South African literacy platform aimed at promoting literacy, inspiring children to read, and helping parents and caregivers on this path. Projects include facilitating reading, writing and creativity workshops, managing corporate investment literacy projects, writing children"s books and running the Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition. We help you find the best reads for your child by chatting to authors and illustrators, publishers and book store owners, literacy

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Episode 11: Do you want to be a children's book author?

The Book Tree Podcast ·

2025/10/20

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.From an early career in the corporate world, and a life changing trip to Mumbai, Refiloe took a chance and dedicated herself to her dream of writing children's books - 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

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EPISODE 10: How To Choose Books For Your Children

The Book Tree Podcast ·

2025/09/07

It can be overwhelming deciding what to buy at the book store. So many books! So many fun, colourful covers! So much money spent, you want to be sure it's a winner! We have the best tips on how to select books for your children. Did you know there is a Five Finger Rule when it comes to deciding if a book is too easy, too hard or just right for your child? Plus we get the lowdown on all the best books coming from Penguin Random House from now until December 2025 with Children’s Sales Representative

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Episode 9: The Olympics of Reading: The Kids' Lit...

The Book Tree Podcast ·

2025/08/05

Literacy activist Marjorie Brown uses book quizzes to spark a love of reading and boost literacy in schools in South Africa. "Reading is just as important as sports for our general wellbeing" believes Brown and we couldn't agree more. Anti-Apartheid and literacy activist Marjorie Brown has transformed children’s lives by running the International Kids' Lit Quiz and starting her own local version, Phendulani Quiz for disadvantaged schools. She was nominated for the Global Teacher Award and embodies

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Episode 8: There's a book for that! Bibliotherapy is...

The Book Tree Podcast ·

2025/06/23

We know that books can make us feel better. But did you know there is a therapy that prescribes reading as a tool to improve your well-being?Bibliotherapy is the healing art of reading and it’s helping children and adults to process life events, normalise their issues, offer relatable characters and situations and find healing between the pages of a book. While it is not a cure-all, scientific studies show that reading helps adults and children with certain health, mental and developmental

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Episode 7: Why We Need This Children’s Book About...

The Book Tree Podcast ·

2025/04/06

In this episode I interview Xolisa Guzula, author and literacy scholar about her new book Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid. This is an important children's book. Yes, it’s been 30 years since Apartheid ended. And we still need to understand how it shaped South Africa in so many ways, both visible and invisible. Xolisa explains why she co-wrote this book now, with historian Athambile Masola (Ph.D) and how it can be shared with children to explain differences and promote caring and

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Episode 6: How to be a Children’s Book Illustrator

The Book Tree Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Award-winning author and illustrator Emily House shares her journey and tips on how to find your style, create a portfolio and pitch your work. Books reviewed include One More Story, a beautifully illustrated picture book about the adventure of reading, the hilarious Rabbit & Bear Series about a grumpy rabbit and a cheerful bear, and Storm Child, a young teen story following a surfer girl navigating her family’s financial difficulties.

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33:14

Episode 5: Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition and...

The Book Tree Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Get your child hooked on creative writing. The Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition 2025 is open to all 6-18 year olds and it opens on February 3rd and closes on March 31st 2025. Entry forms here: https://kingsmead.co.za/bookfair/young-writers-comp/ywc-2025/For tips on how to make your writing stand out and avoid some common pitfalls, we chat to author and judge, Nicole Rimensberger. We then look at why we still LOVE fairy tales – and you should too - and review My First Lift the Flap Fairy Tales

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Episode 4: Holiday Reads for Kids – A Special from...

The Book Tree Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Discover the best children’s books to buy, with Verushka Louw, Children's Sales Representative at Jonathan Ball Publishers. Find out why non-fiction books make the best gifts for kids, and get expert tips on how to get your children reading. Plus, we’re all joining the heartwarming “Jolabokaflod’ trend from Iceland where everyone cosies up with a good book on Christmas eve!

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36:57

Episode 3: Do You Want to Be A Children's Book Author?

The Book Tree Podcast ·

2024/11/17

Lori-Ann Preston, author of the Trixie and Thabo series, talks about her writing process, writing competitions, rejection letters, mischievous characters and the power of self-publishing. Plus our favourite picture book of the year: Big Shoes To Fill, an exciting new debut from Upile uThixo Bongco. And The Garbage King, a moving story written by Elizabeth Laird for ages 10-15, about the power of courage and friendship between two boys living on the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Have you

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Episode 2: Annelize Clark from Bellavista SHARE on...

The Book Tree Podcast ·

2024/10/28

Dyslexia & Reading SkillsHow can you help dyslexic children with their reading skills? And how old should children be when they learn to read? Annelize Clark, Occupational Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Intervention, and Foundation Phase Teacher at Bellavista SHARE, a remedial school in Johannesburg, shares her insights. https://bellavista.org.za/ Plus two of the best new children’s books: A page-turning middle grade reader, Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse by Cathy

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