Episode 5: Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition and Nicole Rimensberger

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Get your child hooked on creative writing. The Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition 2025 is open to all 6-18 year olds and it opens on February 3rd and closes on March 31st 2025. Entry forms here: https://kingsmead.co.za/bookfair/young-writers-comp/ywc-2025/

For tips on how to make your writing stand out and avoid some common pitfalls, we chat to author and judge, Nicole Rimensberger.

We then look at why we still LOVE fairy tales – and you should too - and review My First Lift the Flap Fairy Tales for ages 2-5.

Show And Tell by Marleen Lammers is a wonderful local book teaching acceptance and diversity for ages 5-7.

Finally, our parent’s pick is the bestselling Let Them by Mel Robbins. Find out why this mantra will leave you happier and less controlling.
3 Feb English South Africa Books · Kids & Family

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