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Youth’s themes and babyhood’s lessons

Article Pat Schwartz - 23 Apr 2015

The annual Sanlam prize for youth literature attracts welcome additions to young adult literature, particularly the 2013 gold and silver winners.

Just for the kids

Article Pat Schwartz - 23 Nov 2012

Hot off the press from Jacana is a new crop of local books for read-to-mes.

Tweens and teens and adult themes

Article Pat Schwartz - 23 Nov 2012

Young adult readers will find a satisfying crop of new holiday reads, both local and international, on the shelves of local bookstores this summer.

Fugard in fine form with tender new play

Article Pat Schwartz - 14 Sep 2012

The Blue Iris, a new work from the pen of 80-year-old Athol Fugard, is as delicate and finely detailed as the flower from which it takes its name.

Blast from the past

Article Pat Schwartz - 14 Jun 2012

The talented, eccentric, heavy-drinking and often tragic ghosts of 1950s Sophiatown are haunting the Market Theatre.

A time-twisting double act

Article Pat Schwartz - 5 Apr 2012

A new series of books uses local history as a way to hook young readers.

Lures to hook young readers

Article Pat Schwartz - 15 Dec 2011

Despite some unfortunate gaps, there are many local books to keep the youngsters entertained this holiday season.

Still life with pots

Article Pat Schwartz - 26 May 2011

On a heritage site in Swellendam, a pottery studio continues produces pieces rich in tradition.

Stories for Africa from Africa

Article Pat Schwartz - 3 Nov 2010

It's an ambitious project to make reading a pleasure.

Read early, read often

Article Pat Schwartz - 3 Nov 2010

Early associations of warmth and care with books are a good way to begin a lifelong love.

Why I broke the picket line

Article Pat Schwartz - 3 Sep 2010

A question that plagues <b>Pat Schwartz</b> most about this strike: At what point does the right to fair pay trump the right to life?

Black Sash stalwart Ethel Walt dies

Article Pat Schwartz - 9 Jun 2010

Within a month of the death of its patron, Sheena Duncan, the Black Sash has lost a second stalwart.

Black Sash stalwart Ethel Walt a ‘unique human being’

Analysis Pat Schwartz - 9 Jun 2010

Within a month of the death of its patron, Sheena Duncan, the Black Sash has lost a second stalwart.

An artless business

Article Pat Schwartz - 21 May 2010

As corporate donations for the arts dry up, many organisations need to exchange a begging bowl for a business plan, writes <b>Pat Schwartz</b>

Small moving parts

Article Pat Schwartz - 19 Apr 2010

"Too many words," say I to Sally-Ann Murray. Perhaps too many small moving parts.

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