A multifaceted personality, Madoda is a storyteller, poet, writer and a reading activist.<\/p>\n
He spends a lot of time in the communities promoting reading for enjoyment, as well as with members, especially children encouraging them to learn from their own stories.<\/p>
He has also written a children\u2019s book called Umtshato WeNtlanzi Nenkukhu<\/em> and is a founder of the Eastern Cape Book Festival.<\/p>\n As the lockdown kicked in at the end of March, parents, forced to work from home had to quickly find a balance between working, entertaining and endless rounds of the kitchen.<\/p>\n \u201cStreaming platforms provide some respite, but there\u2019s only so many cartoons you can watch in a day.<\/p>\n \u201cThankfully for us, a number of children\u2019s book authors and story tellers warmed up to our idea and decided to use their skills to help bring some entertainment to families in isolation,\u201d said Elitha van der Sandt, CEO, South African Book Development Council.<\/p>\n On Saturday, Madoda will read two stories, both authored by him.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Children\u2019s Corner \u2013 Story time with Leigh<\/a><\/p>\n Children\u2019s Corner \u2013 Story time with Melissa<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The English story is titled A visit to Qhagqiwa Library<\/em> and the second uHagwana<\/em> is an isiXhosa story.<\/p>\n uHagwana<\/em> is a story about a piglet who overcomes challenges in his life with a positive attitude.<\/p>\n The event will be live on National Book Week\u2019s Facebook page at 11am on Saturday, April 11.<\/p>\n All broadcasts are recorded and if you have missed the previous week\u2019s story, you can find it on the Facebook page.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery dark cloud has a silver lining.<\/p>\n \u201cThe lockdown is a unique opportunity to show children that stories can really be fun,\u201d added van der Sandt.<\/p>\n National Book Week also plans to include stories for children who are deaf and hard of hearing and is inviting storytellers who can communicate in sign language to participate.<\/p>\n The SABDC pays the storytellers, bringing some relief to the loss of income in the cultural sector during lockdown.<\/p>\n Interested storytellers can contact them via their Facebook page or on email at bookweek@sabookcouncil.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe impact of an extended period of self-isolation on parents and children cannot be overstated.<\/p>\n \u201cIn that light, it is heart-warming to see our authors and storytellers rally to bring a little joy to people\u2019s daily routine and encourage reading,\u201d said van der Sandt.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Busi Vilakazi (Journalist)\u00a0busiv@caxton.co.za.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Also follow us on:<\/p>\n
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