@sarconsulurals · Post #2192 · 2025/06/13 05:17
June 13 — Birthday of Niki Daly (1946–2024) 🎨✍️ Niki Daly was one of South Africa’s most beloved children's book authors and illustrators. He dedicated his life to telling stories where South African children could see themselves — their culture, language, and everyday life — reflected on the page. 🧒 His Jamela series, featuring a lively little girl and her adventures in a South African town, gained international recognition and was translated into multiple languages. Yet in Russia, Niki Daly remains virtually unknown. 🌍 On his birthday, we remember a writer who brought joy, identity, and cultural pride to countless young readers. 🇿🇦 #NikiDaly#SouthAfrica#ChildrensBooks#Illustration#AfricanLiterature#Jamela#YouthLiterature