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Wanda

Wanda

R 145.00 ZAR
R 145.00 ZAR
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By (author): Sihle Nontshokweni. By (author): Mathabo Tlali. Illustrated by: Burgen ThorneMeet Wanda with her beautiful head of hair. She is brave and strong, but she's unhappy because of the endless teasing by the boys at school. After a particularly hard day at school, feeling confused, forlorn and hopeless, Wanda's grandmother lets her in on a few secrets.

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Bavumile
Empowering for Young Women

This book is beautifully written and in its whole really highlights how important it is for young black girls to love and be empowered by their hair. The book also celebrates the beauty of taking pride of your culture and identity as an individual.

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Zesuliwe
Brave girl

The book is inspiring especially to girls who wear their natural hair on an everyday basis.

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Mbali
A beautiful book

I loved Wanda,resonated so well with my childhood.Wish it was around when I was a child,definitely enjoyed reading it to the kids.

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Griffin
Amazing book, beautifully illustrated

Our student volunteers routinely ask to read Wanda at our storytime because the book resonates so strongly with them.

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