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FunDza Literacy Trust Donates Books to Masiphumelele Library
FunDza Literacy Trust donates books to the Masiphumelele Library
The FunDza Literacy Trust was launched yesterday, April 11, at a vibrant gathering at the Masiphumelele Library. FunDza donated 10 copies of the novel Broken Promises, published by Cover2Cover, to the library. The centre was packed with about 100 people eager to hear about FunDza and learn more about the book.
Some teens involved in the Ikhamva Youth programme that operates from the Masiphumelele Library had already had a sneak preview of the book and acted out scenes from the book at the launch.
Broken Promises, written by acclaimed author Ros Haden, is the first book in Cover2Cover’s Harmony High series. Jealous in Jozi, the sequel to Broken Promises is on the way, as are Too young to Die by Sivuyile Mazantsi, and Sugar Daddy by popular children’s author, Dianne Case. The Harmony High books read like soap-opera paperbacks, dealing with teenage angst in a very readable and accessible way.
“The books are about a group of teenagers who attend a fictitious township high school called Harmony High. They are like teen soapies: full of drama, romance, intrigue and some difficult choices our heroes and heroines have to make. They are page turners that will keep you hooked from the first chapter until the end. Once you’ve read one, you’ll want to read more,” says Haden.
Speaking on behalf of the FunDza Literacy Trust, Lebogang Rangaka emphasized to the many young people attending the importance of books and reading. She noted that the Masiphumelele youth were lucky to have a well-resourced library as a central part of their community, which provided them with a safe space in which to spend time, learn more and relax. She urged them to make use of the library and learn as much as possible about the world and to take responsibility for their own education – to question as much as possible and to become critical thinkers.
Rangaka launched the FunDza Literacy Trust’s mobile initiative – FunDza – which aims to build a mobile community of readers and improve literacy among the youth in SA. FunDza encourages reader feedback and engagement to ensure that the materials that it provides – through Cover2Cover Books and other publishers – remain relevant.
Rangaka invited readers to become part of FunDza so that they could share ideas with other readers, discuss issues raised through the books, and engage with the writers and publishers of the books.
Readers can join the FunDza network by sending a please-call-me SMS to 072 924 2525.
Cover2Cover is owned by four Cape Town-based women – Ros Haden, Mignon Hardie, Dorothy Dyer and Palesa Morudu – who have combined their writing and business skills into this social entrepreneurship venture. The FunDza Literacy Trust is an equal shareholder in the company.
For more information please contact Lebogang Rangaka on 083 541 3172 or Mignon Hardie on 083 776 8753 or email mignon@cover2cover.co.za
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