Samoan Heroes book

By David Riley

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Samoan Heroes Book

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I'm writing a book that is a collection of biographical portraits of achievers who have Samoan ancestry. It includes contemporary heroes like Duane 'The Rock' Johnson, Troy Polamalu, David Tua, Savage and Dr Semisi Maiai; historical figures like Tamasese, Salamasina and Lauaki; and legends like Sina, Tuna and Fata.

I'm writing the book for Pasifika teenagers for 3 reasons:

1. to encourage them to read more by providing reading material they can relate to, in language appealing to them. Pasifika young people have lower literacy levels than most groups in NZ, partly due to a shortage of reading material they can relate to.

2. inspire them with positive life stories of achievers they know, describing the challenges these figures went through and how they overcame them to become successful e.g. most people know Duane Johnson as one of the most recognisable figures on the planet. But did you know that he once had to sleep on mattresses found in a rubbish collection and had only $7 in his pocket?

3. to support the preservation of historical knowledge. As a teacher of NZ born Pasifika youth I find that most of our young people are proud of their cultural heritage but often know very little about the historical achievements and figures of significance in their cultural history.

Dr Malama Meleisea of the National University of Samoa is my main advisor/consultant and will be writing a foreword.

The funding is to cover an illustrator, interior designer, cover design, editor, e book conversion, and contribution to printing cost

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Yes passed 20%!

11/10/2014 at 10:59 AM

Hey everyone the project has now passed 20%! Thank you so much. Only 15 days to go for the campaign. Please encourage friends, workmates, family to consider donating. No one is charged until the end of the campaign and only if the goal is reached. Manuia le aso everyone :)

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10% there!

27/09/2014 at 6:35 AM

Hey guys I'm 10% of the way to having the funding to contract an illustrator and to publish my book on Samoan heroes for youth. Thanks for your support! Please keep sharing and encouraging friends to support as well :)

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    Anonymous pledger
    01/10/2014 at 6:35pm
    Kiimberly Serah Mao Lemanu
    30/09/2014 at 8:43pm
    Sonja van Kerkhoff
    29/09/2014 at 9:53pm
    Ema Tavola
    27/09/2014 at 6:14pm
    jasmine Etuata
    27/09/2014 at 11:28am
    Faleata Ualesi
    26/09/2014 at 11:46am
    Clare Forrest
    26/09/2014 at 11:26am
    Beverly Chan
    26/09/2014 at 11:18am
    Ben Oge
    26/09/2014 at 10:01am
    iuta simeti
    26/09/2014 at 9:55am
    Tina
    26/09/2014 at 9:47am
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    25/09/2014 at 10:22pm
    Topou
    25/09/2014 at 10:17pm
    Tony
    25/09/2014 at 8:25pm

    Samoan Heroes Book

    Project 2014-09-21 22:56:32 +1200

    I'm writing a book that is a collection of biographical portraits of achievers who have Samoan ancestry. It includes contemporary heroes like Duane 'The Rock' Johnson, Troy Polamalu, David Tua, Savage and Dr Semisi Maiai; historical figures like Tamasese, Salamasina and Lauaki; and legends like Sina, Tuna and Fata.

    I'm writing the book for Pasifika teenagers for 3 reasons:

    1. to encourage them to read more by providing reading material they can relate to, in language appealing to them. Pasifika young people have lower literacy levels than most groups in NZ, partly due to a shortage of reading material they can relate to.

    2. inspire them with positive life stories of achievers they know, describing the challenges these figures went through and how they overcame them to become successful e.g. most people know Duane Johnson as one of the most recognisable figures on the planet. But did you know that he once had to sleep on mattresses found in a rubbish collection and had only $7 in his pocket?

    3. to support the preservation of historical knowledge. As a teacher of NZ born Pasifika youth I find that most of our young people are proud of their cultural heritage but often know very little about the historical achievements and figures of significance in their cultural history.

    Dr Malama Meleisea of the National University of Samoa is my main advisor/consultant and will be writing a foreword.

    The funding is to cover an illustrator, interior designer, cover design, editor, e book conversion, and contribution to printing cost

    Comments

    Yes passed 20%!

    11/10/2014 at 10:59 AM

    Hey everyone the project has now passed 20%! Thank you so much. Only 15 days to go for the campaign. Please encourage friends, workmates, family to consider donating. No one is charged until the end of the campaign and only if the goal is reached. Manuia le aso everyone :)

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    10% there!

    27/09/2014 at 6:35 AM

    Hey guys I'm 10% of the way to having the funding to contract an illustrator and to publish my book on Samoan heroes for youth. Thanks for your support! Please keep sharing and encouraging friends to support as well :)

      Anonymous pledger
      01/10/2014 at 6:35pm
      Kiimberly Serah Mao Lemanu
      30/09/2014 at 8:43pm
      Sonja van Kerkhoff
      29/09/2014 at 9:53pm
      Ema Tavola
      27/09/2014 at 6:14pm
      jasmine Etuata
      27/09/2014 at 11:28am
      Faleata Ualesi
      26/09/2014 at 11:46am
      Clare Forrest
      26/09/2014 at 11:26am
      Beverly Chan
      26/09/2014 at 11:18am
      Ben Oge
      26/09/2014 at 10:01am
      iuta simeti
      26/09/2014 at 9:55am
      Tina
      26/09/2014 at 9:47am
      T
      25/09/2014 at 10:22pm
      Topou
      25/09/2014 at 10:17pm
      Tony
      25/09/2014 at 8:25pm
      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 26/10/2014 at 12:49 PM.