Social activist, philanthropist and founder of Blackboard Africa, Amonge Sinxoto, has not only been recently announced as Cartier’s first African talent, she also adds author to her name, launching her children’s book “My Big Name”.

At 21 years old, Amonge is living an impactful life through all the work that she does. On this book, she has worked with a talented 22-year old female illustrator, Lebogang Thato Sekwelenkwe. Everything that Amonge does stems from her passion to impact communities and uplift young people.

My Big Name is a book about a young girl who comes to understand the power her “Big” name possesses. This relates to her full name and its meaning. On her first day of “Big” school, Isenguye meets her teacher who refuses to learn to pronounce her name, and in so doing, takes away the power in Isenguye’s name. The story shares lessons on the power of a name. By using her correct name, Isenguye learns that she can access her superpower, which is her sense of self, identity and pride. 

The book is relatable to many Africans as their names or surnames are constantly mispronounced, and how these experiences can be damaging to a child’s self-esteem. Amonge aims to empower and encourage African children to embrace their identity to its fullest extent, and this book is an extension of that. 

“My BIG Name” is a book that talks of an experience from the perspective of an African child. It has teachings for all children – to believe in themselves, and their superpowers,” explains Amonge. 

The proposed target audience is children between the ages of 7-11 years old.  

My BIG Name is available for purchase at various Exclusive Books and Bargain Books across the country. 

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