"The Soweto Uprisings: Counter Memories of June 1976" offers a firsthand perspective on one of the most significant moments in South African history.
Long before hashtags, viral videos and trending topics, books were helping South African young people understand the world around them and imagine ways to change it.
From the struggle against apartheid to modern debates around decolonisation, inequality and access to education, generations of young South Africans have turned to books for answers, inspiration and action.
These works did more than tell stories. They challenged power, questioned accepted truths and encouraged readers to think for themselves.
One of the most influential books in South African history remains “I Write What I Like" by Steve Biko.
