“I decided to give this story to the world for free. I have received so much from everybody. This is my little payback.”

“I was compelled to create more books where African children can see themselves. It was a wonderful process – intense, well-supported and lots of fun. The team, and participants were all very professional, and supportive of each other.”

“Literacy is a huge issue in South Africa. Book Dash creates books that are free online, and can be printed and sold by anyone. It’s an amazing way to give every child in South Africa their own books. And I get to do something I love for a great cause.”

“The Book Dash event is a unique environment, charged with the collective energy of different individuals coming together to create the best possible books for children, and to change the reading landscape in South Africa and beyond.”

“Thank you all for the incredible (ad)venture that is Book Dash. It’s wonderful to know that participating leads to more African storybooks and more books in the hands of kids who need them.”

“Knowing that there is an African child out there who is both learning to read and appreciate themselves for who they are is the biggest achievement of my career. I am humbled and honoured to be a part of it.”