I am Shudu, Finding my Voice, Knowing my Strength tells Shudu’s story of her as a happy, laughing child, dancing across the village and her relationship with both her grandmothers who helped raise her. It then speaks to the next phase of her life, school in Mpumalanga and Johannesburg living with her mother where she was viewed as a foreigner and was bullied. The story also tells of her special friendships and how this got her through her school years and the fairy tale ending of becoming Miss South Africa. The book covers the themes of bullying, identity, bravery, forgiveness, displaced families, and the bond of friendships. Shudu is a role model to all children, showing that anyone can succeed, particularly in how she inspires young girls to both celebrate and empower themselves. Told in Shudu’s words, this coming-of-age story is a triumph. With beautiful illustrations from the award-winning Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, this book will inspire all 6 to 10 year olds
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I am Shudu, Finding my Voice, Knowing my Strength tells Shudu’s story of her as a happy, laughing child, dancing across the village and her relationship with both her grandmothers who helped raise her.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781431433858
Publisert
2023-04-01
Utgiver
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Vekt
500 gr
Høyde
197 mm
Bredde
128 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Språk
Product language
Xhosa
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
96

Forfatter
Illustratør

Biografisk notat

Shudufhadzo Musida, crowned Miss South Africa 2020, holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Pretoria. She also earned her Honours in International Relations from the University of the Witwatersrand. During her reign, she focused on mental health and launched the successful online series, Mindful Mondays, with millions of viewers worldwide. Shudufhadzo published a children’s book called Shudu Finds Her Magic, addressing bullying in schools, which became a bestseller in South Africa. She advocates for mental health and works with global initiatives like Global Citizen and the United Nations Women’s Forum. As a Goodwill Ambassador for the Global Surgery Foundation, she promotes life-saving surgeries for women and children. Shudufhadzo was appointed Champion for Southern and Eastern Africa for the UNFPA, advocating for universal access to sexual and reproductive health and mental health for women and girls in the region. She received the Glamour Women of the Year Mental Health Game Changer Award in 2022. Additionally, she is a Nivea Brand Ambassador, TV host on Afrimaxx, and has been featured on the covers of Glamour Magazine South Africa, Vogue Italia and British Vogue, among others.