MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Albert Einstein said: "Creativity is contagious. Pass it on."
This is one of many reasons the READ Educational Trust is particularly encouraged to talk about the annual READ Word Warrior Competition, a platform used to promote literacy, reading and the art of creative writing among young South Africans.
Open to learners from the ages of nine to 16, our 2018 READ Word Warrior Competition requires entrants to write a fiction story incorporating a colourful character, Detective WW Inkomba. (Inkomba means "clue" in Zulu and Xhosa).
Our Word Warriors are required to produce a Fun, Fact-finding (FFF) mission that draws readers in and captivates them right up to the very last word.
The entry form is filled with tips and questions aimed at getting those creative juices flowing and bringing out the best in our budding Agatha Christies. All good detectives must be wondering what's in it for them?
Not only will their work be showcased on the READ website, the winner will receive a R1 000 cash prize, and their school R5 000 worth of books. Last year's Word Warrior Competition drew a host of interesting entries and READ is pleased to announce that the READ Word Warrior of 2017 is Lolo Legoabe from Boskop Primary School.
The 2017 Word Warriors had to describe their idea of My Treasure and Lolo gave us wonderful insight into her five family members … always there for one other, no matter what they face in life.
READ encourages learners, educators and parents alike to inspire participation in this competition.
"This is one of many vehicles we use to harness that very weapon our patron, the late Nelson Mandela, was passionate about: education," Lizelle Langford, PR and fundraising manager at READ Educational Trust, explains.
"Together we can sharpen the literary skills of South Africa's future leaders - a noble cause and one that is worthy of supporting every step of the way."
For more information about the 2018 READ Word Warrior Competition, contact READ Educational Trust (087 237 7781) or visit www.read.org.za.
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