This book presents a long-ranging and in-depth study of South African writing set in London during the apartheid years and beyond. Since London served as an important site of South African exile and emigration, particularly during the second half of the twentieth-century, the city shaped the history of South African letters in meaningful and material ways. Being in London allowed South African writers to engage with their own expectations of Englishness, and to rethink their South African identities. The book presents a range of diverse and fascinating responses by South African writers that provide nuanced perspectives on exile, global racisms and modernity. Writers studied include Peter Abrahams, Dan Jacobson, Noni Jabavu, Todd Matshikiza, Arthur Nortje, Lauretta Ngcobo, J.M.Coetzee, Justin Cartwright, and Ishtiyaq Shukri. South African London offers an original and multi-faceted take on both London writing and South African twentieth-century literature.\nFrom the Back Cover\nTo read South African writing about London is to study the development of South African literature, and culture more broadly, in relation to one of the most important geographical touchstones within the South African imaginary. What the South African literary texts about London analysed in this valuable new study have in common is that they respond to the apartheid context, displaced to a non-South African location that is a significant site of South African exile and emigration.\nTravel to London afforded South African writers opportunities to rethink ideas about Englishness and also forged fresh engagements with South African subjectivities. South African London uncovers a range of diverse and fascinating responses by South African writers that provide nuanced perspectives on exile, global racisms and modernity.\nThis book presents innovative and unexpected angles on major South African writers, such as Peter Abrahams, Dan Jacobson, Noni Jabavu, Todd Matshikiza, Arthur Nortje, Lauretta Ngcobo, J.M.Coetzee, Justin Cartwright, and Ishtiyaq Shukri and includes genres from life writing to novels and poetry. Since South African London considers the dual locations of London and South Africa alongside each other, it offers a refracted history of postwar London that emphasises the transnational networks of the city and the worldliness of South African letters.

South African London: Writing the metropolis after 1948

Literature & Fiction

Thorpe, Andrea

History & Criticism

Manchester University Press

Discover the life of Katherine Johnson--a story about reaching for the stars, for kids ages 6 to 9 Katherine Johnson was one of the best mathematicians in the history of the United States. Before her math skills helped send the first American astronauts safely into space, she was a smart and curious girl who loved to learn new things about the world around her. She studied hard in school and became one of the first Black women hired by NASA to figure out difficult math problems. This book helps kids explore how Katherine went from being a young girl growing up in West Virginia to one of the most important people in American space history.&nbsp; This Katherine Johnson book for kids includes: <ul> <li>Core curriculum--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Katherine's life, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge.</li> <li>Her lasting legacy--This book explains how Katherine's talents and contributions made the world a better place for future generations.</li> <li>Short chapters--Brief chapters divide this Katherine Johnson biography into smaller sections that inspire new readers to keep reading.</li> </ul> How will Katherine's out-of-this-world achievements inspire the child in your life?

The Story of Katherine Johnson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

Children's Books

Biographies

Callisto Kids

Discover the life of Jackie Robinson―a story about breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9 
Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play all kinds of ball games. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way. 
Jackie used his amazing baseball talent to help bring all players together and work toward ending the unfair treatment of Black players. Explore how Jackie went from being a thoughtful young boy growing up in California to an American role model and activist. 
The Story of Jackie Robinson includes: Core curriculum―Learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jackie’s life, and take a quick quiz to test your knowledge. His legacy―Explore how Jackie Robinson made the world a better place for future generations, including you! Simple definitions―Find easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. 
How will Jackie’s hard work and dedication inspire you?

The Story of Jackie Robinson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

Are you looking for a way to make personal connections with your kids? Would you like to incorporate Biblical truths as you do so? Sharing Our Thoughts is a fun and engaging parent/child journal specifically designed to help parents and their upper elementary/middle aged children learn more about one another. This thoughtfully designed journal is a welcome delight for moms and dads who wish to create written and much cherished memories with their children. Sharing Our Thoughts features Bible based chapter introductions, interesting real-life anecdotes, relevant scripture references, and dozens of thought-provoking questions designed to spark conversation. This unique journal also includes free writing space that provides both parent and child the opportunity to jot down prayer requests and share additional thoughts.

Sharing Our Thoughts: A Biblically Based Parent and Child Journal

Education & Reference

Andrea Thorpe

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South African London: Writing the metropolis after 1948

The Story of Katherine Johnson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

The Story of Jackie Robinson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

Sharing Our Thoughts: A Biblically Based Parent and Child Journal