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Went to Laerskool Bakenkop to read to all the Grade 3’s today - and wow, what an experience! It was so much fun to tell them the story of Gertuida Gans. 🦆

I think, even it being a day late after World Read Aloud Day, it is still imperative to read to our younguns.

I can still vividly remember the books I fell in love with when I was growing up, and I hope the books I get the honour of illustrating can also inspire a few.❤️

.uitgewers

Never be afraid to dream - to dream of changing lanes; to pursue a dream that you always felt out of reach.

This 2026 vs. 2016 trend (I know; I’m late 😜), sent me down a rabbit hole of looking at my old work. And at that time; all I wanted to create was gorgeous paper pretties. Now; in 2026; I still love stationery, but it has shifted into children’s books. And for now; that is exactly where I need to be. A season where I can draw next to the cricket field/dance practice/after school; or quickly sketch surrounded by all the kids giving their input into how they see a certain character.❤️