Harrison Million (deputy principal and Gr 10-12 geography teacher), author Sisan McNeil and Stanley Dungeni (Gr 6 and 9 English teacher) during the visit.
POLOKWANE – Mollin Chaka, librarian at MEPS, recently hosted author Sisan McNeil for an interactive session with Gr 7-12 learners, aimed at promoting reading and short story writing.
McNeil, who has written titles such as ‘We Rule the Night, Echoes of Mercy, and Every Sun Doesn’t Rise’, shared insights into her writing process and the world of professional authorship.
Stanley Dungeni (Gr 6 and 9 English teacher) holds author Sisan McNeil’s books with some of the learners during her visit.
Chaka told Review that the visit was designed to give learners a unique learning experience.
Harrison Million (deputy principal and Gr 10-12 geography teacher), author Sisan McNeil, Chidera Onyimba (Gr 10 learner) and Stanley Dungeni (Gr 6 and 9 English teacher) during the visit. Bottom: Stanley Dungeni (Gr 6 and 9 English teacher) holds author Sisan McNeil’s books with some of the learners during her visit.
“The session aimed to inspire literacy, create excitement around books, and show that writing can be a real career. It also allowed learners to connect directly with the author and her work, boosting both reading enjoyment and writing confidence,” Chaka said.
Learners had the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the creative journey behind storytelling, making the event both educational and engaging.
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