Poetry book for children to launch today
Created: Mar 21, 2011 09:14 AM (Updated: Mar 21, 2011 09:15 AM)
Author Rosheena Beek has launched a book of poetry, ‘I Find it So Hard’.Premier Paula Cox and Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith attended the launch.The self-published book was printed by Island Press. It is a collection of pieces inspired by Ms Beek’s children and was illustrated by Leon Forde.“It’s a book for readers of all ages, but especially for children under ten,” Ms Beek said.She described the book as “a day in the life of three siblings”.“I was inspired to write it by listening to my two youngest talking. I realised that some of the things I’d taught them had been remembered.”Useful web link: www.ifinditsohard.com.