Abstract
Jacana Media in partnership with the UJ Library
invites you to a discussion with
Philani Dladla
the author of
A Pavement Bookworm – A True Story
From Pavements to Prosperity: The
Tale of the Pavement Bookworm
ABOUT THE BOOK: The book tells the story of Philani Dladla. An avid reader with an insatiable
desire for knowledge, Philani has used his love for books to overcome drug addiction and change
his lot in life – while trying to do the same for others. He knows the power books have to change
society and wants to share the gift with as many underprivileged children as possible through his
story. It is a story that has the power to motivate and inspire. Philani needs your help in purchasing
copies of his book to give away to literacy charities or charities as you see fit.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Philani has achieved international acclaim and through his motivational
speaking shares the power of reading and how it helped him overcome adversity. He has also
started the Pavement Bookworm Foundation whose aim is to collect books and distribute them to
underprivileged children in and around Johannesburg. He also runs book clubs for children from
Joubert Park. DATE 19 April 2016 / 16:30 for 17:00
VENUE APK Library Auditorium (6th Floor), University of Johannesburg
(corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg)
RSVP By Monday 18 April 2016 to Theodorah Modise at licevents@uj.ac.za or 011 559 2264