Bring the Madi Books to Sudan!
In 2014, after more than two years of collaborative effort with the Madi community, the Tasmanian Writers' Centre has published two books - "When I Was a Boy in Sudan" and "When I Was a Girl in Sudan". Madi leaders, Sarafino Enadio and Paslaina Eiyo joined with writer, Terry Whitebeach to develop these beautifully crafted stores illustrated by Gay McKinnon.
The Tasmanian Writers' Centre is now on a mission to sell enough books to raise $4,000. And Crowbar, run by Arts Tasmania, will match that by 50%, contributing another $2,000 to the cause.

How The Funds Will Be Used
We will follow the journey of the books to the schools in Southern Sudan. Postage is non-existent so the books will need to be taken by air and road. We will follow and document the trip with Sarafino’s help, as he accompanies the books across borders.
$6,000 may seem like a lot of money, but South Sudan is one of the most highly restricted logistical lines in the world. The books will go on a journey by air to northern Africa, and then will be accompanied on a difficult journey overland to the Madi homeland.
The journey won't only be about delivering books, it will also be about putting the finishing touches to a 4th book in the series. Terry Whitebeach, well-known Tasmanian author, and Sarafino Enadio, are writing the fourth book, slated to be published and distributed by Allen and Unwin in July next year. Sarafino's life forms the basis for the main character, and this trip back into Sudan will provide the final research needed for it’s completion.

The Challenges
Join is to help the children of South Sudan with books they can hold and enjoy. We hope by making this the delivery we can give the Madi children in South Sudan some tools toward their education.
And a special thanks to the Crowbar program, run by Arts Tasmania, which will match .50c to every dollar raised in this campaign!

Good Karma :)
Be content in knowing that you helped to bring educational materials to schoolchildren in South Sudan, and help set up a dialogue between our two cultures.
1 Book and Good Karma
Get a copy of the beautifully written and illustrated children's book, "When I Was a Boy in Sudan" or "When I was a girl in Sudan", shipped right to your door. A great way to introduce young children to a new culture in an accessible way. The story follows Ukuni and his friends as they use their wits to protect the community's crops from marauding creatures and birds. An exciting account of traditional life in South Sudan through a child's eyes.
2 Books and Good Karma
Get one copy each of the beautifully written and illustrated children's book, "When I Was a Boy in Sudan" or "When I was a girl in Sudan", shipped right to your door. A great way to introduce young children to a new culture in an accessible way.
Classroom Set of 10
Are you a primary teacher, or do you have a tribe of grandchildren? Get a classroom set of 5 "When I Was a Girl in Sudan" and 5 "When I Was a Boy in Sudan".