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David Walliams thanks the people
of Donegal
13.04.19
CHILDREN’s author and
comedian David Walliams thanked the people of
Donegal for choosing his book Mr Stink in their One
Book One Community initiative. In his video message David Walliams spoke of how
thrilled he was that Donegal had selected Mr Stink
for this initiative and he wished all participants
well.
Mr Stink is a hilarious and charming story, filled
with love, life and surprising secrets! Chloe, the
loneliest girl in the world, makes friends with Mr
Stink, the local tramp. One day, she decides to help
him out when she realises he might be driven out of
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Speaking at the closing
ceremony of Read DL 2019 in Letterkenny Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council
Cllr. Seamus O’Domhnaill congratulated all those who
participated in this year’s initiative explaining to
pupils how “reading is a pastime that will reap long
term rewards”.
This year saw the Read DL initiative grow to include
56 primary schools, 13 post primary schools, Youthreach
centres, Learning for Living centres, 3
community groups, students at LYIT and families.
A total of 2285 books were distributed throughout
the county and 100 copies were made publicly
available through the library network. In addition,
new dimensions were added such as; the development
of a Read DL app, 3 library family events, 2 public
reading events and an exhibition of artwork at the LYIT.
This year’s short story competition was once again
very popular receiving almost 200 entries with
winning entries in the primary category by Alice
O’Connor from Drumman NS and in the post primary
by Sofia Fullerton from Crana College.
For more information and
to access learning activities to accompany Mr Stink visit
www.readdonegal.com . |
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