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From Education to Innovation |
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On a number of occasions I have had young people come up to me and say that
I read your black scientists & inventors book when I was 10, 12, or 13, and
was so inspired that I did well in my GCSEs and A levels, I am now at University
studying the sciences. Or children e-mailing us from West Africa thanking us for
taking the time to 'teach me about my achievements'. Teachers from South Africa
asking "Are your books available in South African shops?" -
THE SOUTH AFRICAN, lifestyle 13, 4th March 2008
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Something to Aspire To |
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A UK publisher is finding markets overseas for his range of aspirational books:
Michael aims to produce books that would motivate African Caribbean children by
portraying high-achievers with whom they can identify. -
Oversea Trade, 2007 |
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Publisher encourages children ''too reach for a dream'' |
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A young, London-based publisher is finding overseas markets for his range
of inspirational. By the end of Mr. Williams' first visit to South Africa he had
appointed a Cape Town distributor serving the library sector.
Trade with Britain, June 2007 |
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Reach For The Stars |
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A series of Black scientists is encouraging young minds to think big. South
African Children can easily identify with the featured scientists. The third series
for examples features Hamilton Naki, A South African gardener turned scientists.
He was part of the team which helped renowned Doctor Christiaan Bernard perform
the first successful heart transplant. Thabo Mohlala -
The Teacher, April 2007 |
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History's Black Achievers |
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Two new books provide insights into the lives of lesser known scientists and
inventors through the ages. The books are well supported by exhaustive glossaries,
timelines a bibliography for further reading. "…My Heart leapt when I saw theses
books…. Certainly they'd be equally valuable on Southern African library shelves…"
– The Teachers, March 2007 |
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Book Review |
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Michael Williams...Dismayed at the lack of interest some black children have
in subjects such as Maths and science, he decided to develop books aimed at motivating
black children to consider these subjects positively. While the books uses distinguish
black achievers, schools are reporting that white and Asian children are also enjoying
them. Independent Education South Africa, May 2006 |