Maatla the Magnet

Maatla the Magnet is a delightful story about friendship, being yourself, and finding where you truly belong. Maatla, whose name means strength in Setswana, is a little magnet with a big heart. He feels left out because the other magnets always push him away. When he tries to make new friends, he attracts things like pins and coins, but it doesn’t feel quite right. Just when Maatla feels like giving up, he meets Thata, another magnet whose name means ＂ Love.＂ Together, they discover that true friendship feels easy and fun. With Thata’s help, Maatla learns that being yourself is the best way to connect with others. This charming book, with its bright pictures and gentle message, is perfect for kids who are learning about friendship, kindness, and being confident in who they are.

Bakang Tshegofatso Akoonyatse is a writer, photographer, and media professional based in Gaborone, Botswana. Her work spans themes of mental health, motherhood, and spirituality, with essays and photography featured in publications like Kwela Books’ Touch Anthology, Iwalewa Books’ We’re Here Anthology, and Broccoli Magazine’s Weed Moms. In addition to her creative endeavors, Bakang hosted Bathong on NOW TV (DSTV 290), a talk show exploring spiritual matters, and has written an intuitive advice column blending her skills as a writer and healer. Her journey as a psychic medium and student of tra Bakang Tshegofatso Akoonyatse is a writer, photographer, and media professional from Gaborone, Botswana. Her work spans themes of mental health, motherhood, and spirituality, with essays and photography featured in publications like Kwela Books’ Touch Anthology, Iwalewa Books’ We’re Here Anthology, and Broccoli Magazine’s Weed Moms. In addition to her creative endeavors, Bakang hosted Bathong on NOW TV (DSTV 290), a talk show exploring spiritual matters, and has written an intuitive advice column blending her skills as a writer and healer. Her journey as a psychic medium and student of tra