Instead, be like Karabo, born into nothing of gold but had worked hard to become the first recognized medical doctor in her village.
Hello kid and parent, community member, teacher and social worker, this book is for you, whether you come from a village, suburb or a different country – this book is meant for your growth and to build self-confidence. Yes, it is possible, and you can make it.
Mapao Ralepelle is a grade 10 pupil at Mafustane Secondary School. She stays at Tlhabine Rakoma Village. Mapao started to write THE VILLAGE GIRL at primary school. She is currently writing her second book.
Lynne Baptiste is a freelance editor for Empore Publishers & Books for the past one year and six months. She has edited among THE VILLAGE GIRL, titles belonging to EP&B: A Nightmare Dove, Transformation of the Dead Girl, A Pot of Poetry, and Valour and Purpose.