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Local authors highlighted during annual Book Parade

- Dr Qunicy F.V. Lettsome gives his personal approval
Pupils of the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School portrayed local authors during the annual Book Parade on March 2, 2017. Photo: Provided
The children making their way through the streets of Road Town during the annual Book Parade on March 2, 2017. Photo: Provided
The children making their way through the streets of Road Town during the annual Book Parade on March 2, 2017. Photo: Provided
The children making their way through the streets of Road Town during the annual Book Parade on March 2, 2017. Photo: Provided
The children making their way through the streets of Road Town during the annual Book Parade on March 2, 2017. Photo: Provided
Ronell Jefferson chose to highlight Dr Quincy F.V. Lettsome during the Book Parade and he personally received Dr Lettsome’s approval and encouragement as a result. Photo: Provided
Ronell Jefferson chose to highlight Dr Quincy F.V. Lettsome during the Book Parade and he personally received Dr Lettsome’s approval and encouragement as a result. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Education held its annual Book Parade on Thursday March 2, 2017 where one school, the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary, highlighted local authors.

The Book Parade is an annual event for pre-schools, kindergarten, and first grade levels of schools and sees the participation of a number of schools.

One local author, Dr Quincy F.V. Lettsome, was particularly moved by him being selected for recognition. Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School’s Ronell Jefferson chose to highlight Dr Lettsome.

“His wife, Mrs Kirlin Lettsome, a former principal of Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) spotted the child in the crowd. She was so excited that she called Dr Lettsome on the phone and he left home and hurried to the site. Upon his arrival, Dr Lettsome was so ecstatic that for the rest of the parade they could not separate him from the child.

Historian and publisher Dr Lettsome spoke to the child and encourage him to write.

“My staff thinks that this was a positive effect of the Book Parade for us especially since Ronell is  always filled with excellent ideas,” commented Principal of Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary Valerie Charles-Welch.

Book Parade gets thumbs up

Meanwhile, a caller to this news site who identified herself as Deondeae L. Malone said she was an onlooker as the children paraded through the streets of Road Town.

"I really enjoyed it. Me and some friends were commenting that it was good because I bet for the most part these kids are around with their iPad playing those crazy and creepy games…reading seems to be going out the door so this is nice," said Malone.

"I know some people will not see this as big news that's why I called you guys because while it gives our kids the feeling that they are important and can make the news with things like these, we want to also find more ways to have our kids reading more," Malone stated.

The Book Parade, which was held under the theme ‘Read across the BVI’, was coordinated by Ms Genevieve McMaster, the Acting Education Officer for Early Childhood.

12 Responses to “Local authors highlighted during annual Book Parade”

  • qc (05/03/2017, 10:40) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    good stuff
  • great (05/03/2017, 10:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    That's awesome
  • rattie (05/03/2017, 11:05) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dr lettsome is a walking book of history
  • myrun (05/03/2017, 11:55) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Did doc lettsum carried his book in a shoe box?
  • Educator (05/03/2017, 15:25) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Inspiring!
    I hope that this experience impacts Ronell and other young students to love reading and writing.
  • Excellent (05/03/2017, 15:47) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another great idea by the 'Little Scatliffe Cubs'. Kudos to the Principal and awesome staff.
  • james (05/03/2017, 18:29) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dr. Lettsome is a good man he has sacrificed for this country which is obviously more important to him than money
  • Liioness (05/03/2017, 22:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    #GoRonell❤
  • bad boy (05/03/2017, 23:20) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    where is the minister and the chief librarian shame on you guys ting to talk lol lol
  • HR (06/03/2017, 07:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Does everyone realize there is a new author on the island? S.W. Fitzpatrick has a murder mystery that takes place in the East End, on Amazon. "Caribbean Addiction"
  • the girl (14/10/2019, 19:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
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