Award-winning author Stanley Montsho recently took a break from working on his new book, which is destined for children with special needs, to make a warm donation to the South African Library for the Blind.
Grahamstown, South Africa (30 April 2025) — The South African Library for the Blind recently welcomed a warm donation of fresh books thanks to award-winning author Stanley ‘Stan’ Montsho.
Montsho is an acclaimed writer who has written for both adults and children. A writer who has aimed to challenge conventions for a more inclusive society (even through his children’s books like Ke nosi), Montsho’s efforts don’t simply end at starting conversations.
The author’s donation of three different works (‘Tears in My Hands’, ‘Money Touched Me’ and ‘Lonely by the Window’) came as a welcomed donation to the South African Library for the Blind team, who described the gifts as ‘inspiring’.
“SALB extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mr Montsho for his thoughtful contribution, which will go a long way in enriching the reading experience of blind and visually impaired readers across South Africa,” SALB said.
“In the spirit of this generous gesture, SALB encourages other authors and publishers to follow suit by donating more inclusive literature. The library also calls for volunteers to support the production of books in accessible formats by becoming narrators of indigenous languages to ensure that all communities are represented and empowered through accessible knowledge.”
SALB is over 100 years old and stands proudly as a force that has helped transform the concept of a library in South Africa. Its humble beginnings date back to 1919 when Josephine Wood met one Miss Comber, and a library based on braille volumes was ideated.
Many years and page-turning moments later, today, SALB provide free braille and audiobooks as well as training on the usage of these resources and device repairs for those who need them across our country.
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