Itsekiri NextGen Project: 2024 Session  15 Report

Topic:  April edition book review session 

Date: 26th of  April 2025

Volunteers Present:  4

Total Number of Attendees: 50

Timings: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Venue: Former Caravan 4, Aja-Pessu (Pessu Town), Warri

Main Topic/Activity: Book review 

Resource Person:  Debi Amadedon 

Summary

The book review for the April edition was digital. Four different stories were projected. The participants came out to review them after a careful watching and listening of he stories.

Session Delivery

At our April book review session, we went digital. The participants sat quietly anticipating the stories for the day. When all was set, the stories were displayed in the order below ;

• The boy who always talks back. 

revolves around a child, Max, who habitually responds rudely and disrespectfully to requests from his parents, teachers, and friends.

The story ended with Max making a conscious effort to change his behavior and showing respect and listening to others. 

•  Rumpelstiltskin. 

A miller, desperate for wealth, tells a king that his daughter can spin straw into gold. The king, believing him, imprisons the daughter and demands she fulfill her alleged ability. 

•  The Emperor’s new clothes. This is about an emperor who cares for nothing but new clothes. 

The Emperor gets taken advantage of when two weavers tell him that they can create a fabric that will reveal anyone unfit or too stupid for their role. This leads to everyone lying about their ability to see the fabric until ultimately, a child says that the Emperor is not wearing anything.

• The wind and the sun. the Wind and the Sun have a contest to see who can make a traveler remove his coat. The Wind attempts to force the traveler to take off his coat with strong gusts, but the traveler clings to his coat tighter. The Sun then gently warms the traveler, making him so comfortable that he removes his coat. The story teaches that gentleness and kindness can be more effective than force. 

Participants were captivated by the stories, and the session concluded with thoughtful reviews. They shared new vocabulary and lessons learned, including. Debi

– The value of respect and good behavior

– The consequences of deception

– The importance of honesty

– The power of gentleness and kindness

The session was a success, with everyone taking away valuable lessons from the stories.

VOLUNTEERS 

• Debi Amadedon
• Jolomi Tedeye 
• Toju Ogharandukun
• Eworitse Wyse 

Other key activities during the session

Review of the various stories.