uShudu (isiZulu)

Illustrations by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne

UShudufhadzo Musida, uthweswe isicoco sokuba nguMiss South Africa 2020, ubhala ngesikhathi sobungane bakhe esijabulisayo endaweni encane yasemaphandleni, nangenkathi ehlukunyezwa ngemva kokuthuthela esikoleni esisha, nokufunda ukuzithanda njengoba enjalo

Shudu’s happy and carefree childhood seems very far away when she moves towns and is bullied by her new classmates for being an outsider. But her special friendships help her feel like she belongs. Deep inside, Shudu has a spark, a special kind of strength that she didn’t even know was there. She finds her voice and can be herself.

I am Shudu is an empowering coming-of-age story that will inspire readers aged 6–10 to celebrate who they are and to dream big dreams!