Wendy Maartens is a South African children’s book author, journalist and freelancer. She offers services like; story telling, translation, event speaking for kids and ladies.
How old is Wendy Maartens?
She was born on the 3rd of November, 1953 and is 61 years old.
Career Journey and Achievements
Wendy Maartens, specialized in remedial teaching at Oudtshoorn Teacher’s Training College and taught primarily grade 3 students for 22 years. In 2006, she left teaching to pursue writing full-time. Wendy has an impressive 84 titles to her name, including children’s books, spiritual works, and learning materials. Her first children’s book, “Lena’s Bottle Tree,” received accolades and was translated into five indigenous languages. Wendy’s passion lies in preserving South African stories, and she dreams of reviving the tradition of sharing tales around the kitchen table and having town square storytellers once again.
Wendy Maartens found inspiration in her love for storytelling and South African folklore. As a teacher, she recognized the power of stories to captivate young minds. Her passion for preserving indigenous tales and reviving the tradition of oral storytelling led her to become a prolific writer.
Books
Some of Wendy Maartens’ most popular books include “Lena’s Bottle Tree,” which was translated into five indigenous languages, and her other works that focus on South African folklore and storytelling.
Family
Wendy Maartens, the South African author, speaker, and custodian of folklore, treasures the power of words and the rich history of her surroundings. She dreams of families once again sharing ancestral stories over homecooked meals at the kitchen table. While specific details about her family, including her husband and children, remain private, her passion for storytelling and preserving South African tales shines through in her work.
