Amara never gives up, despite all the obstacles
The book retails for R150 and is available at all bookstores nationwide. Supplied
Cape Town - Aimed at encouraging kids to pursue their dreams and not let anything get in their way, Yamikani Janet Banda (known as Lady Zamar) tells us the story of Amara, a small girl with big hair and dreams as high as the stars.
She is bullied a lot at school because she is small and always sick. One day her school decides to hold their own Olympics and Amara decides to try out all the events.
Through her courage and determination, she wins over the bullies and shows everyone she is worth more than what she appears to be.
“Amara goes to the Olympics” is recommended for children from age 5 and up.
Lorienne Brown, who is the children’s book marketer for Penguin Random House, said children should remember to be kind as it does not cost them anything and could change a person’s life.
“Parents should purchase this book for their children to help them understand two very important things. One, that bullying someone just because they’re different is wrong and hurtful, and two, it doesn’t matter what your abilities are, as long as you try you are a winner,” she said.
Brown added that this was Banda’s first published book.
“She could not believe that it is finally here,” she said.
The book retails for R150 and is available at all bookstores nationwide and online at Loot, Takealot, Reader’s Warehouse, Wordsworth, and soon at Toys “R” Us.