Mmegi

A Literary Luminary Shaping Young Minds

Dr Lesedi Gaeemelwe has channelled her passion for storytelling into a distinguished career that has impacted the lives of countless young readers
Dr Lesedi Gaeemelwe has channelled her passion for storytelling into a distinguished career that has impacted the lives of countless young readers

Dr Lesedi Gaeemelwe, a multi-award-winning children’s author, has become a beacon of inspiration and a transformative figure in the realm of children’s literature both locally and internationally.

Born and raised in Botswana, Gaeemelwe has channelled her passion for storytelling into a distinguished career that has impacted the lives of countless young readers.

Her seminal work, ‘Little Ngwana Stories’, launched in November 2020, quickly garnered widespread acclaim, cementing her status as a leading voice in children’s literature.

Editor's Comment
Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up