Maretha Maartens
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Born22 June 1995
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
OccupationAuthor
NationalitySouth African
GenreChildren's literature, religious books
Maretha Maartens | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 June 1995 Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | South African |
| Genre | Children's literature, religious books |
| Notable awards | Sanlam Prize for Youth Literature Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards Credo Award Volkskas Prize for Youth Literature Andrew Murray Award ATKV Prize |
| Spouse | Hennie Maartens |
| Children | Danila and Naomi |
Maretha Maartens (22 June 1945), is a South African author, freelance journalist and editor who writes children's and religious books that deal with the discrimination of blacks, especially of women and children. In 1993, she received an award for children's books of the Catholic Church of Austria.[citation needed]
