Michelle Nkamankeng (born c. 2008) is a South African novelist, from Johannesburg, who has become the youngest author in South Africa and also by being in the top 10 of the world's youngest authors.[1] Her first book titled Waiting for the Waves published by LANSM Publishing Ltd, is the first part of a four book series.[2] The books in her four part series include: 1. Waiting in the Waves, 2. The little girl who believes on herself, 3.The little mouse and lastly, 4. The Golden Ring.[3][4]

Laurentine (Lolo) Nkamankeng is her mother and manager, her father Paul Nkamankeng, and her siblings are Shawn, Sheena and Marion.[2]

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  1. ^ "Seven year old South African author makes history". The South African. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Gauteng's Michelle Nkamankeng among the top 10 youngest authors worldwide". Gauteng. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Meet 7 Year old Michelle Nkamankeng, South Africa's youngest Author". Integr8.Africa. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  4. ^ "We had no idea she was writing a book, say parents of 7-year-old author". Destiny. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2017.