Carry On African Child

While white racism has global dimensions, it has an unshakeable lease on life in South African political organizations and its educational system. Donnarae MacCann and Yulisa Maddy here provide a thorough and provocative analysis of South African children's literature during the key decade around Nelson Mandela's release from prison. Their research demonstrates that the literature of this period was derived from the same milieu -- intellectual, educational, religious, political, and economic -- that brought white supremacy to South Africa during colonial times. This volume is a signal contribution to the study of children's literature and its relation to racism and social conditions.

In the poignant narrative of "Woe of an African Child," we follow the gripping odyssey of Bosa, a soul weathered by the harsh winds of fate. From the heart-wrenching discovery of his sister's lifeless body in an Igbague refuse dump to witnessing his mother's battle with cancer in a society marked by systemic struggles, Bosa's journey is a poignant exploration of loss and resilience. Dreams of a better life lead Bosa to Europe, but the hands of adversity redirect his path into the clutches of human traffickers. Weeks of captivity become a crucible that reshapes his spirit, forging an undeterred resolve to defy the odds. Returning to Igbague, Bosa faces the wreckage of aspirations shattered by a prolonged ASUU strike. The dream of becoming a doctor fades, replaced by the siren call of robbery and drugs as a numbing salve for his wounded soul. In the labyrinth of city streets, he encounters the vibrant, complex lives of prostitutes, and friends like Oz, kindness, Two-fans, their stories interwoven with the very fabric of Igbague's survival. "Woe of an African Child" is a tapestry of contrasts, where the echoes of despair resonate alongside the flickers of hope. Through Bosa's eyes, readers are invited to witness the struggle against societal currents and to find resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. This novel is a testament to the enduring strength of the African spirit, a story that lingers in the heart long after the final page.

Argues that since black children grow up in a distinct culture, they require 'an educational system that recognizes their strengths, their abilities, and their culture, and that incorporates them into the learning process'. -- Washington Post

Godfrey Magomani Baloyi is an Author, Public Speaker and Manager and Industrial Leader with a proven track record. His qualifications include a BSc degree and an MBA. His published works include Six and a half churches we must avoid ISBN: 978-0-620-53587-8 published independently in South Africa in 2012. Magomani Baloyi is a factual and realistic philanthropist working together with a number of non- governmental organisations in the fight against HIV/AIDS and eliminating poverty through sustainable community projects. He is currently looking at expanding and impacting more communities through foreign aid and foreign likeminded people involvement. His passion is bringing simple solutions to the so called complicated problems that are devastating the beautiful African continent.

Using a trajectory of 20th century Anglican approaches to mission in rural Africa, the book tells the story of the development of an educational institution by tracing the faith journey of Eelin Beardall, a woman who dedicated thirty years of her life to the people of Nyamandlovu in Matabeleland region in Zimbabwe. Eelin and her husband Frank played a pioneering role in the development of Nyamandlovu's first secondary school. One of her greatest contributions to humanity was to carry out a vision for education both in the days of guerrilla warfare and in the context of post-independence troubles in rural Matabeleland. Eelin's bravery, resilience and care for African children earned her long-lasting love and respect among educationists and ordinary people alike. Her legacy continues today as an inspiration to those whose lives are dedicated to the service and welfare of others.