Rosina's Dream by Lerato Trok [Setswana]
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Discover Rosina's story. An athlete who overcomes adversity in Setswana.
Discover the inspiring true story of an unsung South African heroine in Rosina’s Dream, written and read by Lorato Trok in Setswana.
Before she was the woman with a school named after her and a recipient of the prestigious Green Jacket, Rosina was a young girl with a dream of athletic greatness. Growing up in the 1970s, she faced the crushing barriers of apartheid and deep-seated sexism, yet she continued to run against the wind.
This moving chapter book for pre-teens - and readers of all ages - tells the story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. It is a tale of resilience, the power of education, and an enduring love story that lasted a lifetime. Winner of the United Nations Prize for Literature for Africa, Rosina’s Dream is a crucial addition to our national history, reminding us that heroes aren't always politicians: sometimes, they are our neighbours.
Experience this powerful story, read by Lorato Trok in Setswana. She has also recorded an English version. The printed book from New Africa Books is also available in isiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho.
Whether you are listening to connect with your heritage or to be inspired by a journey of triumph over adversity, let this story resonate in your own voice.
Discover the inspiring true story of an unsung South African heroine in Rosina’s Dream, written and read by Lorato Trok in Setswana.
Before she was the woman with a school named after her and a recipient of the prestigious Green Jacket, Rosina was a young girl with a dream of athletic greatness. Growing up in the 1970s, she faced the crushing barriers of apartheid and deep-seated sexism, yet she continued to run against the wind.
This moving chapter book for pre-teens - and readers of all ages - tells the story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. It is a tale of resilience, the power of education, and an enduring love story that lasted a lifetime. Winner of the United Nations Prize for Literature for Africa, Rosina’s Dream is a crucial addition to our national history, reminding us that heroes aren't always politicians: sometimes, they are our neighbours.
Experience this powerful story, read by Lorato Trok in Setswana. She has also recorded an English version. The printed book from New Africa Books is also available in isiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho.
Whether you are listening to connect with your heritage or to be inspired by a journey of triumph over adversity, let this story resonate in your own voice.
