A memoir by Cherno M. Njie was the focus of a reading session at the Kerr Batch Stone Circle site in Nianinja last week. Students from Panchang Senior Secondary School took part. The National Center for Arts and Culture planned the event. The author of the book fully supported it.
The memoir is called "Sweat Is Invisible in The Rain." It was published in 2019 by Pan-African University Press. The book is well-written and has illustrations. A University Press published it, which means it is a good book for reading.
The memoir describes Mr. Njie's life. It starts with his childhood in New Street, Banjul, and then covers his school days in Banjul. It also discusses his move to the USA and details his success as a realtor and activist for democracy.
The book also provides a reliable account of modern Gambian political history. It covers the rise of political parties and decolonization and discusses the rise of junta rule in 1994.
The students read parts of the book with help from their teachers and NCAC staff. After the readings, they did worksheets, quizzes, and crossword puzzles.
The students enjoyed the session and interacted with the book. One teacher said the book is well written. It helps students improve their reading skills and vocabulary and teaches them about Gambian history. Good books are hard to find, so this one is very valuable.
A student suggested making an e-copy of the book available so that students could read it in their free time.
The participants thanked the NCAC and the author. They appreciated giving rural children this reading opportunity.
The memoir is called "Sweat Is Invisible in The Rain." It was published in 2019 by Pan-African University Press. The book is well-written and has illustrations. A University Press published it, which means it is a good book for reading.
The memoir describes Mr. Njie's life. It starts with his childhood in New Street, Banjul, and then covers his school days in Banjul. It also discusses his move to the USA and details his success as a realtor and activist for democracy.
The book also provides a reliable account of modern Gambian political history. It covers the rise of political parties and decolonization and discusses the rise of junta rule in 1994.
The students read parts of the book with help from their teachers and NCAC staff. After the readings, they did worksheets, quizzes, and crossword puzzles.
The students enjoyed the session and interacted with the book. One teacher said the book is well written. It helps students improve their reading skills and vocabulary and teaches them about Gambian history. Good books are hard to find, so this one is very valuable.
A student suggested making an e-copy of the book available so that students could read it in their free time.
The participants thanked the NCAC and the author. They appreciated giving rural children this reading opportunity.
