What happens when a children’s book is born from both grief and love? In this interview, Bakang Akoonyatse opens up about Lesedi’s Little Light; a tender children’s book that explores loss, healing, and the enduring power of love.
Q: What inspired this story? Lesedi’s Little Light was inspired by my relationship with my grandmother and my children, and how their support has helped me get through hard times and find the light at the end of the tunnel.
Q: What would Lesedi tell readers? To truly love their loved ones, through words and actions.
Q: Which part of your culture found its way into this book? In many African cultures, naming something is an intentional act. Lesedi’s name means “Light” in Setswana.
Q: Describe your book in 3 words. Comforting, Heartwarming, Lovely.
Lesedi’s Little Light is a testament to how love becomes a lifeline, how names carry destiny, and how stories can hold us through grief into healing. Preorder your copy today.