About doTTiE

Growing up in South Africa, I was surrounded by a variety of different races, religious beliefs and cultures. 

However,  diversity was not reflected in the books available. That representation of myself and my friends were lacking. 

My aim is to create a  diverse world through my books that allow all children to see themselves represented and learn about others.  

Growing up with dyslexia meant that I quickly lost interest in reading for fun. It seemed more like a chore than entertainment.

But, I have always loved telling stories.  My love for books and writing come when I started to turn my daydreams into fairytales.

In my opinion success comes from working with your imperfections and not forcing them out. 

I live in the moment. Everyday is an opportunity to learn something new, try something that scares me and explore our big, beautiful world. 

I am  an early years educator (preschool teacher) and I love how much joy little children get from books. The countless children who have been part of my five year career, have all influenced the stories I tell today.