Anonymous
The author of "A Mother's Prayer" moved to Canada from Guyana two years ago. She is the busy mother of two boys who insist she play basketball with them! Although she is self-conscious, her husband, teacher, and a fellow student have been instrumental in encouraging her to continue with literacy learning. "I feel really good about myself now," she says.
Jennifer B. A.
Originally from Grenada, Jennifer is a mother of three who first began writing so that she would better remember her stories. "I write how 1 think. Writing makes me feel so light," says Jennifer. She also enjoys reading history books and watching Unsolved Mysteries and America's Most Wanted on television.
Jim Budz
Jim has attended the Malvern Library Adult Literacy Program for one year. Born and raised in Toronto's Cabbagetown, he is married with seven children, four of whom live with him. Jim enjoys reading fiction and comic books. This is the first story he has written.
Jillsey Currie
Jillsey, a 24-year old mother of two, has been a student at the Literacy Council - York Simcoe Region since 2002. She enjoys writing because it is a nice escape from reality. "I have to write in order to get things out of my head," she says. Jillsey has recently chosen writing as her career path.
Deb
Deb vividly recalls her time spent in a shelter two years ago and writes about her experience like it happened yesterday. "I wanted to capture the first 24 hours," she says. Deb joined her literacy program in September 2003, but has always kept a journa1. "My life is good now, it has come full circle," she says.