The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
In the midst of a devastating drought in Malawi, young William Kamkwamba discovers a solution to his family’s hardships in the village library: constructing a windmill from scrap metal and old bicycle parts.
This resourceful invention brings electricity and water to his family’s home, transforming their lives.
With vivid illustrations by Quentin Blake, readers will be captivated by the engaging tales of the world’s number one storyteller.
4. She has garnered recognition for her roles in popular films such as Chappie, Swartwater, and Sink.
Profile Summary
Full Name:
Vuyelwa Booi
Date Of Birth:
April 6, 1981
Place Of Birthd:
Soweto, South Africa
Nationality:
South African
Spouses:
Mathata Mpela
Occupations:
Actress, Singer, TV presenter
Net Worth:
N/A
Personal Life
Booi was born on April 6, 1981, in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa.
With the encouragement of her friend Winnie Khumalo, she decided to explore acting and auditioned for the television series eKasi: Our Stories, landing a supporting role.
Despite undergoing surgery to remove the tumor and reconstruct his nose, Robert faced bullying and prejudice due to his appearance.
In this heartwarming tale, he refuses to let his appearance define him, embraces adventure, and makes life-changing decisions. Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race, by Margot Lee Shetterly
This beautifully illustrated picture book unveils the inspiring story of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden – four African American women mathematicians, known as “colored computers,” who played a pivotal role in NASA’s early space missions.
She is fluent in English, Afrikaans, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Sesotho and Setswana.
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11. Unlike most mathematicians, Erdos collaborated with colleagues worldwide, resulting in an impressive number of publications. The book, which inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, includes a timeline, photos, comic-book-style illustrations, childhood anecdotes, and fun facts that make for great conversation starters.
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This captivating story highlights his extraordinary mental abilities, as well as the eccentricities that made “Uncle Paul” a remarkable man.
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2013: Thola (Paballo Mokwena) – TV series
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From his childhood love of model airplanes to his determination to push the boundaries of flight, Armstrong’s story inspires young readers to pursue their dreams and strive for the extraordinary.
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Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson, by Katherine Johnson
In this lively autobiography, Katherine Johnson shares her incredible journey from a young girl with a gift for math to a pioneering NASA mathematician who contributed to the Apollo 11 mission.
Despite facing racism and sexism, Johnson lived by her father’s mantra that no one was better than her, and she was no better than anyone else.
She attended primary school at the Dominican Convent in Belgravia Johannesburg and for high school moved on to Potchefstroom High School for Girls.
Vuyelwa got involved in the arts at a very young age – she started singing in the choir at school and doing school plays in her primary school years and continued with that into high school, which is where her singing career also started to grow.
In 1997 Vuyelwa was among a group of young singers chosen to be part of the North West Youth Choir that was to tour Europe in July of 1997.
In 2000 she got a lead role in an Industrial play that was performed at the Market Theatre and around Johannesburg.
In 2001 Vuyelwa was cast in 7de Laan to play the role of Alyce. Ugly, by Robert Hoge
This poignant memoir tells the remarkable story of Robert Hoge, who was born with a facial tumor and twisted legs. The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos, by Deborah Heiligman
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She was also invited to host the SABC2 lifestyle magazine series Pasella during that time.
In 2010, she became the host of the SABC2 consumer rights show “Speak Out,” replacing Dosto Noge for its fourth season.