The Maiden and The Bear (Finale)
By Ayanda Xaba, South Africa: “We need to quickly go to the Mbhele’s, come on.” Makhosi grabs me out of bed by my legs. It’s very early in the morning and I
Hello! Goodbye, Jerkface (3)
By Emmeline Bisiikwa, Uganda: It has occurred to me that maybe I shouldn’t have been so excited that day when we seemed to be on the same page and at the same place in our li
This Place
By Philani Tyson Nombika, South Africa: I have been to places I cannot speak art as how it feels, Words don’t escape me but the mere nature of the place blanks out Art There
The Maiden and The Bear (13)
By Ayanda Xaba, South Africa: Dear Dad; Firstly, I want to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I had things most girls my age didn’t. You provided me and my mo
Sloppy Wet Kiss: Yolanda (6)
By Tashinga Wazara, Zimbabwe: Yolanda and her father, John are standing in the room by the door. George is outside waiting for them to open for him. Yolanda’s father is the o