J.D. (Johan) Oosthuizen was born in Grahamstown, South Africa. In his mid-twenties he studied graphic design, eventually spending a good part of his creative career as a stylist in the textile industry.

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In the early 2000s, as an extension of his creative voice, Johan discovered his love of writing and illustration. He immediately began crafting his debut work, Meeko and the Malefic Morphis. An engrossing and exciting tale inhabited by wondrous characters and bursting with good-natured humour, this work was carefully crafted both visually and aurally, making it suitable to be read out loud as well as quietly to oneself. It also allowed him to convey to his young readers something he feels very strongly about: the importance of protecting our forests and, by extension, our planet.

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This author’s motto is: Hold on to the child in you – and you will remain in awe of the universe.

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Johan is currently working on his second children’s book, a novel in which he addresses the issue of litter in his unique and memorable way.

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You are welcome to send Johan a message, or to leave your comments for him to read.