Posted by Zaibun Arab on Tuesday, 4th of December 2007
Julia Paillier currently an ESOL teacher at Greenwich Community College is celebrating the publication of her debut book ‘Mehdi’s Story’.
Together with the book there is also a CD-ROM which aids teaching and is currently used to teach 16 – 18 year old GCC students. Students have said that they have found the book very accessible as it is easy to read and understand.
Mehdi’s story is about a young man who flees his native country Afghanistan in the back of a truck, in search of safety in Canada. Tricked by the very people he hoped would save him, Mehdi embarks on a new life in England.
Julia has taught ESOL students for six years and was inspired to write Mehdi’s Story to help students those who have difficulties with reading and writing. She explained how there is very little ESOL reading material available that engages the interest of ESOL students.
“The reader can reflect to some of the real issues that students may face or are currently facing, so the context of Mehdi’s Story is appealing to them. Students are able to interact better with stories which they are able to relate to.”
Julia wishes to pursue her new career as an author and publish more books for ESOL students.
Targeted for young readers and ESOL students, it is available at all leading bookstores, including Gatehouse Books
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