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.
