Promoting reading is the way to go
Polly’s Piralympics series of books are both unique in concept as well as content and format.
JANN Weeratunga who lives in Winchester Hills began writing about 10 years ago with a few pieces of poetry. Since then she has written many children’s books, including the Polly’s Piralympics series, inspired by the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Paralympic Games, and is for readers aged between eight and 12 years old.
Polly’s Piralympics series of books are both unique in concept as well as content and format. They deal with disabilities, bullying and cheating. The books also have a comprehension page at the end of each chapter, where the participants can answer questions and draw their own characters etc.
“I’ve been to many primary schools with my parrots, and the children really relate to them and the stories about Polly,” said Jann.
Recently, her and other authors from around Johannesburg, including Kim Hunter, Gerry Pelser, Silke Kaiser, Cora Groenewald, Ashleigh Giannoccaro and Evadeen Brickwood, met at Café La Plume in Glenanda for a morning of poetry and reading.
“It was a fun time getting together, and we are planning on more mornings in the near future where we can promote reading among children and adults,” said Jann.
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