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  • 20 Lorato Trok, Author & Literary Activist, Spills the Heard Word Beans

    20 Lorato Trok, Author & Literary Activist, Spills the Heard Word Beans
    2026/07/25
    Lorato Trok speaks to Lynn Joffe about her chapter book, Rosina's Dream.

    In this episode of Solid Gold Stakeholders, Lynn Joffe chats to renowned South African author and early literacy activist, Lorato Trok. As the Executive Director of the Nal’ibali Trust, Lorato has spent over two decades championing the power of stories.
    We dive deep into the heart of her award-winning book, Rosina’s Dream. Lorato shares the journey of uncovering this incredible, unsung true story: the biography of an athlete whose potential was stifled by the apartheid regime, yet whose resilience and spirit triumphed. From the hurdles of sexism and systemic oppression to the ultimate love story that defined her life, Rosina’s Dream is more than just a book; it is a vital piece of reclaimed history for a new generation.

    Beyond the pages, the two authors discuss the urgent necessity of mother-tongue storytelling and the vital role of oral tradition as a precursor to reading and writing. Lorato opens up about her own upbringing, where her mother’s nightly oral stories became the spark for her lifelong passion for literature. Join us for a fascinating conversation on how we can bridge the literacy gap by honouring our indigenous knowledge and ensuring our children see themselves reflected in the stories they read. Buy the book now · Call Gavin
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    26 分
  • 19 Mama's Garden of Hope: A story of how children can cope with Cancer

    19 Mama's Garden of Hope: A story of how children can cope with Cancer
    2026/05/09
    The Author: A Duality of Science and Heart: Dr. Karen Singh is not your typical oncologist specialist. Known to her patients as Dr. Gentle Hands, she operates from a philosophy that medicine must be attached to the heart. While her daily life involves the rigours of radiation oncology, her creative output is fuelled by the gold she sees in every patient—recognising them not as numbers, but as mothers, fathers, and siblings.
    Singh’s path to storytelling began in her own childhood. Born with a squint that required major surgery, she spent weeks with her eyes patched, forced to rely on the heard word, through radio and audiobooks. This period of darkness sparked a vivid imagination, teaching her early on that stories are a vital precursor to resilience.

    The Catalyst: The Bat-Eared Observer: The inspiration for Mama’s Garden of Hope came from a poignant moment in her clinic. Dr. Singh observed a young girl sitting on the outskirts of a consultation, colouring, but with bat ears strained to catch the complex conversation between her parents and herself. Dr. Singh realised that while much is said about parents supporting children, very little focuses on the children who support their parents through a cancer journey. She wrote the book to:
    • Open difficult discussions between parents and children.
    • Invite children into the process so they don’t feel like they are looking through a glass window.
    • Break the "C-word" taboo by naming the illness, thereby making it something that can be dealt with.

    The Story: A Garden of Resilience: The book uses the metaphor of a garden to symbolise the shifting seasons of a cancer journey. It is a narrative of hope, courage, and new beginnings.
    • Visual Narrative: Dr. Singh worked closely with a Japan-based illustrator to ensure the passage of time was depicted accurately, specifically through the mother’s hair, which transitions from long to short during chemotherapy, and begins to grow back as the seasons change.
    • Inclusive Design: In a thoughtful nod to her medical expertise, the book features unusually large print. This isn't just for children; it’s designed for patients undergoing chemotherapy whose vision may be blurred or impaired, allowing them to read comfortably with their children.

    The Creative Process: While the story was sparked by a drive home in traffic and written over a single weekend, the production took six months. Dr. Singh is a hybrid publisher, maintaining high editorial standards and creative control. She utilised her three children as her first editors, ensuring the language resonated with a younger audience without being out in the clouds or overly clinical.

    Impact and Philanthropy: For Dr. Singh, this is a mission of healing, not a commercial venture.
    • CHOC Partnership: All profits from the book are donated to CHOC (Children’s Cancer Foundation). Rather than a traditional launch party, she used the funds to stock the kitchen cupboards of CHOC houses.
    • Interactive Healing: When performing the book at literary festivals, she uses puppets and role-play, discovering that children have deeply mature questions about screening, causes of cancer, and grief.

    Looking Ahead: Addressing the Unhappy Ending: While Mama’s Garden of Hope focuses on resilience and survival, Dr. Singh acknowledges that not every journey ends happily. Prompted by children who asked, "What if Mama dies?", she has committed to writing a future book focused on grief and loss. Her goal is to treat children's feelings with the respect they deserve, providing a sensitive roadmap for the most difficult conversations a family can face. https://www.tiktok.com/@sacred.heart.oncology?_t=8j9GEFjvYaU&_r=1 · Discover more about Dr. Singh's Sacred Heart Oncology on her Instagram page · Dr. Singh's journey on Facebook · Call Gavin
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    22 分
  • 18 How One Book Is Fighting Malaria One Child at a Time

    18 How One Book Is Fighting Malaria One Child at a Time
    2026/04/25
    Jillian Vigrass (Author, English Teacher and Storyteller) unpacks her children's book, Ozzee the Dozy Mozzee.

    Lynn Joffe interviews Jillian Vigrass, educator and author of 'Ozzee the Dozy Mozzee', a children's picture book that teaches malaria prevention to children from age 7 upwards through entertaining, anthropomorphised storytelling.

    Jillian explains how years living in Ethiopia and visiting her son in Kenya exposed her to the scale of the malaria crisis - one child dies every minute from malaria in Africa - and how she set out to write edutainment that gives children the knowledge and responsibility to protect themselves and their families. The book covers insect repellent, mosquito nets, covering up at dusk and the biology of plasmodia parasites, all woven into an engaging narrative about a reluctant female mosquito named Ozzee.

    The episode covers the book's unique distribution model; every full price copy sold funds one and a half copies for children in malaria endemic regions of Africa. Blue Poppy Publishing backed the project editorially and commercially. Jillian's next priority is to seek translation into French, Portuguese and Swahili, targeting Francophone West Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Kenya, where malaria infection is highest.

    The book is designed for classroom use and community distribution across sub Saharan Africa. Ozzee is ready for the kind of sponsorship that turns a self funded passion project into a continent-wide early childhood education resource

    This episode is for corporates, CSI managers and ECD funders looking for proven, purposeful children's content that delivers measurable impact in Africa. Ozzy the Dozy Mozzy - Blue Puppy Publishing · Wangari Maathai Foundation - Nobel Peace Prize laureate · Call Gavin
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    19 分
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