THE JAMAICA Library Service (JLS) will, for the 16th time this summer, renew the rivalry, camaraderie and excitement of the National Reading Competition.
The national finals, which get underway later this month, will feature the 13 parish champions of the 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14 categories respectively.
Introduced by the JLS in 1988 as part of its 40th anniversary celebration activities, "the National Reading Competition has been a resounding success," said Grace Alexander, JLS' public relations officer.
Today, The Gleaner presents the first in a series of profiles on the parish champion in the respective categories.
ST. THOMAS PARISH LIBRARY
Renee Betina McIndoe
Age: 8 years
School: Morant Bay Primary
Hobbies: Reading and watching television
Philosophy: 'With Christ all things are possible'
Abigail Nateeka Morris
Age: 11 years
School: Golden Grove Primary
Hobbies: Reading, writing, dancing and listening to music
Philosophy: 'The sky is the limit'
Deneil Decardo Walker
Age: 13 years
School: Morant Bay High
Hobbies: Reading, athletics, socialising with people
Philosophy: 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me'
KINGSTON & ST. ANDREW
PARISH LIBRARY
Alexia Royal-Eatmon
Age: 8 years
School: Immaculate Preparatory
Hobbies: Karate, swimming and reading
Philosophy: 'I believe if I am honest and work hard I will be successful in life'
Ayala Bennett
Age: 10 years
School: Shortwood Practising
Hobbies: Reading, playing the keyboard
Philosophy: 'If you believe in something, keep believing in it no matter what others say because it can come through.'
Sharna-Kay Dobney
Age: 14 years
School: St. Hugh's High School
Hobbies: Swimming, reading, netball, exploring, socialising, listening to music and dancing.
Philosophy: 'I can do anything I set my heart to do, with the help of God'
