SA Authors Tag

The history of our beautiful land can only be depicted through the magnificent stories and writings told by our talented authors. This week BIS has dedicated Book Week to honor our South African Children’s Authors.

On deciding to do this, I, myself had surprisingly made the discovery of how many brilliantly written local children’s books existed. I took some time to read a few books, and was touched by the realities and beauties of our very own land. It is so important for us to pass on the diversity of cultures and heritage to our children and the best way to do this is through a book.

On Tuesday we were fortunate enough to receive a visit from an amazingly talented South African Children’s author, Lori-Ann Preston.

“Lori-Ann Preston is an award-winning children’s author who lives in East London.  She won the Golden Baobab Prize in 2016 for her Early Chapter Book, The Ama-Zings!  Her picture books, Mr Cocka-Rocka-Roo and Snails Have Feelings, Too! were short- and long listed for the same prize, respectively.  She holds a BEd Honours degree from the University of South Africa and spent 20 years as an educator.”

A magical week was had by all. We had many other visitors and events at our school, “Help the Rural Child” mobile book shop, “Hooked on Books”, Story Book Character Dress up day and a Cake sale, all of which makes Book Week something to look forward to every single year.

Let us continue to empower and grow young minds through reading. Happy reading all.

Nadia Mahomed
Year 5 Teacher