Fostering Young Writers in Sierra Leone

by Jacqueline Leigh

The personal experiences of teenagers from process-writing Young Writers clubs in Freetown, Sierra Leone make up this collection. Writing has improved their English and thinking skills and they now see themselves as authors full of experiences to write about. Readers gain insight into the society in which these children are growing up, and into the courage with which the students' voices leap from the pages. A foreword and postscript by the editor provide detail about the writing process used in the clubs. All profits from the sale of this book support the writing programs of the Sentinel English Language Institute, the public charity conducting Young Writers clubs in Sierra Leone.

110 pages, Paperback

First published June 9, 2010

About the author

Jacqueline Leigh lives with her family both in her hometown in central Michigan and in Sierra Leone. She writes poetry, historical fiction and nonfiction for young readers. She also mentors teachers who run ESL process-writing clubs in rural schools and provides editing support to adult authors in Sierra Leone. PLEASE NOTE: My books are all about West Africa. The four books not on that topic posted here have been written by a different author. Also, please see Amazon or Ingram for the latest edition of The Heritage Keeper. The one listed here is no longer available. I have no control over this booklist so cannot make these changes myself.