Dr. Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang is a writer and research fellow at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship. She is a recipient of the 2022 South African Literary Chairperson’s Award for her body of work which includes her acclaimed novel, The Daughters of Nandi and  seven books for young readers.  Her children’s picture book on Olympic Gold medalist Caster Semenya titled Qhawe! Mokgadi CasterSemenya (2021) was shortlisted forthe Pendoring and Exclusive Books Awards. She is a past recipient of the Sunday Times Bessie Head Fellowship (2003). Over 25 years Mazibuko Msimang has worked as a writer, academic, producer, and broadcaster creating values-based content for young and old across multiple platforms.