Joan Rankin - writer and illustrator of children's books

Joan Rankin was born on 24 June. Her Zodiac sign is thus Cancer, a water sign. This is important to her as feelings predominate in her life.

When Joan was three years old, her grandmother told her mother that she was going to be a famous artist. This prediction was based on a drawing which Joan had done and interpreted for her grandmother. Joan doesn’t think much of the drawing but recognises the importance of the prediction which was repeated throughout her childhood and influenced the direction of her life.

Book Reviews on Bookchat

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Thoughts on Book Awards and Prizes

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IBBY SA's Representative South African Books for Children and Young People

IBBY SA has drawn up 100 Representative South African Books for Children and Young People • The books are recognisably African in character. • The authors and illustrators are South Africans, or non-South Africans living and working in South Africa. • The books are in print. • The books are mentioned in the list in the language in which they were originally written. Many titles have been translated into other South African languages. • The books are intended for children and young people: we have not included titles that are geared to an adult market, even if popular among younger readers. For the full list, click on the Title above. email info@ibbysa.org.za website www.ibbysa.org.za To request a printable brochure, please email booksforafrica@iafrica.com