25/06/2024

Primary School Novel Tour Inspires Young Readers Across Saint Lucia

By timanmay publishing

Excitement filled the classrooms as the Giannis Mysterious App-Venture; Primary School Novel Tour featuring its supporting activity book Join the App-Venture made its way to 13 schools across Saint Lucia.

Giannis Mysterious App-Venture; is a captivating novel that follows the thrilling journey of young protagonist Gianni, and his friends, as they embark on an exciting adventure through the Caribbean, using a mysterious app. The story is not only entertaining but
also educational, promoting Caribbean culture, critical thinking, problem-solving, and
creativity among readers.
Accompanying the novel is the interactive activity book Join the App-Venture,
designed to complement the reading experience by engaging students in fun and
educational activities related to the storyline and CPEA themes. From puzzles and
quizzes to creative challenges, the activity book aims to enhance learning and
comprehension while fostering a sense of exploration and discovery. The activity book
also doubles as a book report guide for grade 6 students sitting the CPEA exams.

The tour aims to ignite a love for reading and interactive learning among young
students. We are thrilled to see the curiosity and engagement of students as they
delve into the world of imagination,” says Delia S.J. Louis, the creative mind behind
the captivating novel.
“For the book tour, I partnered with professional dancer and Tiktok sensation
Monalisa and it was refreshing to see the response from the children and
teachers. I had not seen children so excited about reading in such a long time.”
During the school visits, students had the opportunity to interact with the author,
participate in readings from the novel and engage in discussions about the importance
of reading.
“We presented each school with a free copy of the books for the school’s library.
Every student purchasing the books gains automatic entry into our App-Venture
Book Club, they also get an opportunity to win an Amazon Fire HD Tablet and a
primary school gets a chance for an outdoor reading nook to be built for them,”
says Louis
According to the schools, the enthusiastic response from both students and teachers
highlights the positive impact of the tour in promoting literacy and a love for reading
among young audiences.

“For character day this year we encouraged our students to write their own
stories and dress up as characters in their stories. This was very successful as it
showed the students that they too can become authors. The Gianni’s Mysterious
App-Venture book tour visit to the Vide Bouteille Primary was timely as the
students got a first hand view of how far they can take their writing and creativity.
We were proud to welcome the author who is a daughter of our soil to inspire
literacy and creativity in the students”, says Literacy Coordinator at the Vide
Bouteille Primary School, Ms. Melisa Hippolyte.
With plans to reach every primary school in Saint Lucia by the end of the term, the
Gianni’s Mysterious App-Venture Primary School Novel Tour continues to make its
mark in the education landscape, empowering students to explore their imagination and
embark on their own literary adventures.
“Some schools have already begun using the books in the classroom. I am also
proud to announce that a private school in Jamaica is adding the books to their
book list so that students can use the books in the coming school year.” says
Louis
“We intend to continue the book tour in the coming week where we will visit
schools in Castries, in Gros-Iset and on the west coast. Our goal is to inspire
young readers, spark their imagination, and encourage a lifelong love for reading
and learning.
The books are available at primary schools across the island, at the Taste of Saint Lucia
shop in Pointe Seraphine, at all West Tech locations regionally, and on Amazon.
Gianni’s Mysterious App-Venture novel and Join the App-Venture activity book were
published by Ti Manmay Publishing in April 2024 with the support of Blue Ice
Entertainment, the Small Business Development Center in the Ministry of Commerce,
the Massy Environmental Project and West Tech Shipping.
For more information about Giannis Mysterious App-Venture Primary School Tour
series, please visit www.timanmayproductions.com or contact
[email protected]. You can also follow the tour on social media
@timanmaypublishing.