Nonikiwe Mashologu is a South African author literacy advocate and cultural leader dedicated to enriching children’s literature and promoting reading for enjoyment. With over a decade of experience in the field she has contributed significantly to early literacy initiatives and the development of diverse locally relevant stories for young readers. Mashologu is the author of Nala Sings a picture book illustrated by Subi Bosa which reimagines the African folktale “Tselane and the Giant” in a Setswana context. The story follows Nala a young girl who loves to sing and ventures to the river despite warnings about the giant Ledimo. The book explores themes of courage curiosity and the power of music.