A Kite's Flight by William Gumede

In an unexpected and bold move, William Gumede brings you his first ever children's book, A Kite's Flight.

This richly illustrated book tells the story of how Andile and his father make a beautiful kite. While flying the kite, its string breaks releasing the kite and taking readers on an epic journey across Africa. From the thundering Victoria Falls and the snow tops of Kilimanjaro, to the Sahara deserts and ancient Egyptian Pyramids, follow the kite's flight over some of the great landmarks of Africa!

In line with Jacana Media's commitment to growing a culture of reading in South Africa, this book is published in nine languages to allow children to read in their home language.

About the Author
William M. Gumede is the author of the bestselling book Thabo Mbeki and the Battle for the Soul of the ANC (2005) as well as Poverty Of Ideas (with Leslie Dikeni, 2009). He was also Deputy Editor of the Sowetan, South Africa's largest national daily newspaper.

Furthermore he is Senior Associate and Programme Director, Africa Asia Centre, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; and Honorary Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and Development Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.


Author William Gumede, illustrated by Maja Sereda
ISBN 9781770098046
Format Paperback
Pages 32p.