NOSIPHOcomes to stay

Story bySARAH OOSTHUIZSEN

Illustrated byCATHERINE GROENEWALD

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To my beautiful girls – I am so proud of who you are.Catherine Groenewald

For my mother – a “bibliovore” supreme – to whom I’m indebted for so many things, not the least a love for words.Sarah Oosthuizen

First published by Nation Rising Publishing in 2007Second edition published by Nation Rising Publishing in 2008

This new edition published by Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd in 2010

10 Orange Street SunnysideAuckland ParkSouth Africa(+27 11) 628 3200www.jacana.co.za

© Text: Sarah Oosthuizen, 2010© Illustrations: Catherine Groenewald, 2010

All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-77009-834-3

Set in Avant Garde 14/20ptPrinted by Ultra Litho (Pty) Limited, JohannesburgJob no. 001177

See a complete list of Jacana titles at www.jacana.co.za

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Nosipho comes to stayStory by Sarah Oosthuizen

Illustrations by Catherine Groenewald

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My Mama and Tata have died. Now I have come to live with my Gogo.

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I am sad, and so is Gogo.We hold each other tight. I feel a bit better – almost like I felt before AIDS took Mama and Tata away.

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At night, I lie next to Gogo and listen to her gentle breathing.

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SIPHOSENKOSI are the creators of the handmade Nosipho doll. They aim to provide a source of joy and comfort to children in need, foster a sense of pride in African ethnicity, and create employment and skills-development.

Find out how you can make a child happy, by visiting http://www.siphosenkosi.org

SIPHOSENKOSIemail: info@siphosenkosi.orgpostal address: PO Box 259, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

(SIPHOSENKOSI NPO 048-026 & PBO 930023644)

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