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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>By Lylie Happiness<\/b><\/p>\n

For many people, writing is a talent worth appreciating, but there are few platforms where this skill can be polished.<\/p>\n

In a bid to change the situation, northern journalist Maria David has embarked on a writing competition for people under the age of 16, with an aim of creating a reading platform for them.<\/p>\n

David said the idea was inspired by her three-year-old son, who likes emulating his teachers at the day-care centre do in class.<\/p>\n

The competition which is already underway will close on 5 August and winners will be announced on 10 August 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes you hear him shouting \u2018keep quiet and work\u2019. This makes us laugh but we know that their teacher is doing a wonderful job to impact the lives of the little one,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

David added that these imitations inspired her to come up with the kiddies\u2019 competition because writing is a therapy for her.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur industry is one where you hear someone saying \u2018Thank you. Imagine how people will feel when their children write stories,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

She plans to make the competition an annual event.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s competition is being sponsored by Rani Group of Companies, Fine Margin Writing and Fearless Generation Group.<\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully next year we will have more sponsors on board,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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