The Rhodes Park Poetry Youth Club has become well-known for giving back to the community’s children.
The organisation seeks to provide assistance for the children who are less fortunate.
The Rhodes Park Library has become a place to keep their hopes and dreams of a better future alive.
The club extended its gratitude to the Joburg East Express for its support by means of creating awareness and ensuring that the community is represented and encouraged to reach out to the children.
The library celebrated World Book Day on April 25 and the gathering was attended by numerous book clubs, directors and co-ordinators who participated in inspiring the children and reassuring them that the benefits of reading at a young age would be fruitful.
The children, Dasiel, Seychelle, Serah, Ninjabulo, Kgomotso, Joshua, Shawn, Hlobile, Walter, Wesley, Diana and Emily caught the attention of the audience as they read their own poems with great confidence.
In addition, Don Materra (80) who has been a friend of the Poetry Buddies for years, blessed the children with a story. This was followed by Dearshney, who presented the audience with a book review.
Poetry Buddies has been successful in bringing about more and more children who show an interest in the programme.
The programme allows children to be aware of their surroundings and to voice their fears about issues such as xenophobia. It is encouraged that the children should be supported and cared for by the community.
The next Jozi Book Fair will take place from September 11 to 13.
