Galeemelwee will join other reputable female writers and storytellers on the occasion to commemorate the International Women’s Day. She is expected to present a story from her book, Little Ngwana Stories, and recite one of her poems. The children's section entails storytelling, book readings and poetry recitations. “This is where I will get to read a story from my book, Little Ngwana Stories, and recite one of my poems,” Galeemelwe said. She told Arts&Culture that the event brings together female writers and writing enthusiasts from different cultures. The festival will host a series of workshops, literary master classes, children's storytelling and poetry sessions. “It was founded by Barbara Masekela and it is its third year running. This year's theme is, ‘African Women's Writing in the 21st Century’. It will feature literary greats such as Barbara Boswell, Yewande Omotoso and Gcina Mhlophe among others,” she explained.
Galemelwe stated that participating at a festival of this magnitude will greatly impact her literary journey as an author as she will be interacting with brilliant authors she admires. “I hope to build profitable relationships, engage in cultural exchange and inspire others while in turn be inspired. I am consistently seeking for opportunities to grab a foothold of the main drivers of literary platforms and systems and this is one of those that I intend to make great use of,” she added. Galeemelwe has become a beacon of inspiration and a transformative figure in the realm of children’s literature, both locally and internationally.
She has channelled her passion for storytelling into a distinguished career that has impacted the lives of countless young readers. Her influence extends into public speaking and motivational coaching, having engaged in activities such as coaching at the Miss Unified Botswana boot camps, moderating Resurrect Magazine high tea talks, and delivering motivational talks at OYC Arts Konnect seminars. In her professional life, Gaeemelwe is a dedicated public servant, employed as a business subjects teacher at Kgale Hill Junior Secondary School. Commenting on the opportunities available for local female storytellers, Galeemelwe said she is of the view that female writers are “doing what they can, but more still needs to be done as the prevalent socio-economic atmosphere still proves women to be underprivileged.” “A lot of this is directly linked with available information, of which males are at the forefront of its control. Local storytellers are not as appreciated as they should be, but I believe we are headed there,” she said.
