Dladla gained international attention in 20, when south african cinematographer tebogo malope posted a video in which he interviewed the then22yearold, tagging him with the moniker by which he is still known. On principle, philani does not sell books he hasnt read. The pavement bookworm shows how reading can change your life. Philanis story is one of triumph and redemption that will touch the hearts of all who read it. Some walk away with a new purchase, while others donate. The local blackbird books released his memoir, the pavement bookworm. Philani grew up in kwazulunatal, and when he was 12, he received a gift, his very first book, from his mother. American women masters of the short story, the pavement.
The pavement bookworms rating scale is based on how he would price a book if he were to sell it on the street. Perfect sound forever does a wonderful job of trying to crack the walls of pavement. Titled the pavement bookworm, the book tells dladlas storyfrom his struggle with drug addiction to finding peace and survival in books. A pavement bookworm a true story from pavements to. The pavement bookworm is a memoir of philanis life, and its the perfect representation of how reading affects us positively and can change our lives for the better. Since the last post philane has received numerous gifts from random people, visits and a couple of journalists and newspapers have done features on him, hes. He has also started the pavement bookworm foundation whose aim is to collect books and distribute them to underprivileged children in and around johannesburg. The pavement bookworm by philani dladla is a gripping tale of how one man turned to books for survival and acceptance.
Others think of the down and out, while some believe theyre. The pavement bookworm book logan city council libraries. While details of how the 24yearold was rendered homeless and how long he has been selling books on the streets of johannesburg are a little sketchy, the young man garnered the worlds attention recently, thanks to an interview conducted by south african director and cinematographer, tebogo malope. Hes 24 and lives in johannesburg, south africa, and his story is quite incredible. This is a book which tells the story of many black south african men, many of which will never be written or read. He also runs book clubs for children from joubert park. The thing about writing a book is that once it is published, you lose your innocence, your. Meet philani dladla, the pavement bookworm of johannesburg, south africa. South africas pavement bookworm wants everyone to read. The pavement bookworm download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. But now he has added author to his resume, with his newly published book titled, of course, the pavement bookworm. Learn how to use evidence from an informational, nonfiction text to support your analysis of what you have read. Dladla has since launched the pavement bookworm foundation, through which he makes books available to less privileged children.
It is a universal and familiar story of a wayward boyhood with a redemptive ending. His unique approach soon captured jozis attention and he became known as the pavement bookworm. A book should not be judged by its cover, and the same can be said about our next story of a young rehabilitated drug addict who has become a voracious reader, and an. It is a story that has the power to motivate and inspire and philani needs your help in purchasing copies of his book to give away to literacy charities or. He travels around the streets of johannesburg with a. Click download or read online button to get the pavement bookworm book now. When most of us think of panhandlers or the homeless, we often think of the hundreds of thousands of displaced army veterans.
Homeless man nicknamed pavement bookworm gets book deal. From homeless drug addict to motivational speaker, 24yr. Philanis dream for this book is for it to land in the hands of at least one soul in need of salvation, just like his first book, a gift from his mothers employer at the age of 12 that would later save his life. Thanks to a video interview that south african filmmaker tebogo malope posted last november, many curious passersby now stop to chat with dladla about different authors, novels, and themes. Looks like the pavement bookworm has come a full circle. Pavement bookworm finally gets a break sowetanlive. The pavement bookworm shows how reading can change your. 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 unlikely story of the pavement bookworm sapeople. In this interactive tutorial you make inferences, or draw conclusions, from a passage about philani dladla, the pavement bookworm.
Pavement bookworm just wants to tell stories brand south. Termed the pavement bookworm by south african filmmaker tebogo malope, dladla has attracted attention near and far because of his unconventional methods of making money while homeless. He demanded a price according to how he rated the work in question. The pavement bookworm by philani dladla overdrive rakuten. Philani dladla, also known as the pavement bookworm, has used his love for books to lift himself out of homelessness. Dubbed the pavement bookworm, philanis story has gained international attention which he hopes to channel into real support for his literacy project and book readers club for underprivileged children in johannesburg. Jul 02, 2014 the pavement bookworm can be found wandering around empire road and nearby streets, carrying his expansive library of used books with him. Philani recounts his story with unforgettable clarity as he begins to offer a glimpse into one of south africas growing societal ills the increasing number of homeless people popping up under. Jul 17, 2014 meet philani dladla aka pavement bookworm. It will launch on 27 february 2015, on my birthday. Philani dladla, the pavement bookworm the journalist.
Throughout its 10year life, many journalists tried to get to s. He lives to spread the joy of reading and help save others. 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. Aug 21, 2014 this pavement bookworm now has a pr company representing him and is currently working on his own book. Not because it offers a unique style or narrative it doesnt but because of what it represents hope. Inspiring south african homeless man sells books on the. On wednesday, the city of ethekwinis parks, recreation and culture department hosted the one city, one book campaign to promote a culture of reading among durbanites. The book takes a reader through a journey of understanding the tribulations and fights that drug addicts and homeless people often endure. Author and recovering drug addict, philani dladla whose book, pavement bookworm, was selected as the campaigns book to read for 20172018 spoke to the daily vox about. But dladla has yet to hold an official launch for the book and the work has not received much media attention.
Jun 21, 2014 meet philani dladla, the pavement bookworm of johannesburg, south africa. Philani knows the power books have to change society and wants to share the gift with as many underprivileged children as possible. Philani dladla, the pavement bookworm, opening line meet philani dladla. Philani dladla, the pavement bookworm, has struggled to overcome huge adversity in his life. This pavement bookworm now has a pr company representing him and is currently working on his own book. Twentyfouryearold philani dladla, also known as the pavement bookworm, overcame his drug addiction and created the book readers club, a literacy group for. Be sure to give the pavement bookworm a read, and check out philanis website for updates on his fantastic journey.
Feb 17, 2015 a book should not be judged by its cover, and the same can be said about our next story of a young rehabilitated drug addict who has become a voracious reader, and an inspiration to many south. A documentary filmmaker tebogo malope, interviewed him about his roadside bookstall and posted the video online where it went viral. Philani dladlas story is well known to those who know him as the pavement bookworm and have bought books from him on empire road in johannesburg, south africa. Dec 04, 20 since the last post philane has received numerous gifts from random people, visits and a couple of journalists and newspapers have done features on him, hes. At a busy intersection in downtown johannesburg, where crime rates make it a risk for drivers to stop, let alone open their windows to a stranger, philani dladla the pavement bookworm ducks through traffic, risking life and limb for just one get people reading. The pavement bookworm is not a typical book which tells the story of a black person who has fallen from grace and came back up to find his way. The pavement bookworm on how reading saved him from.
Jan 18, 2016 dladla has since launched the pavement bookworm foundation, through which he makes books available to less privileged children. Earlier this year, philani dladla even got his own book published. 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. Feb 14, 2016 today he has established the pavement bookworm foundation which collects and distributes books and stationery for these kids. The pavement bookworm sounds like a fiction when you read it but when you meet philani dladla, reality strikes that drug addiction and homelessness are real in our society. But his bigger goal is promoting literacy among children. From a band that started its career with static and ended it with an acoustic guitar, comes a book that does a great job of trying to explain it all. Video of homeless south african the pavement bookworm. A true story philani knows the power books have to change society and wants to share the gift with as many underprivileged children as possible through his story. You can now read his amazing life experiences in a book he published last year. Philanis salvation comes in the form of books, which allows him to conquer his shame, transform his. Twentyfouryearold philani dladla, also known as the pavement bookworm, overcame his drug addiction and created the book readers club, a literacy group for underprivileged children in johannesburg.
Pavement bookworm just wants to tell stories brand. The pavement bookworm can be found wandering around empire road and nearby streets, carrying his expansive library of used books with him. Homeless junkie turns his life around by offering book. The pavement bookworm on how reading saved him from drugs. The thing about writing a book is that once it is published, you lose your innocence, your privacy and all the privileges afforded to ordinary. Homeless man gives free books to kids because you dont. You can check out cctv africa s feature on philanis work right here. Philani carries with him a stack of books that he has read wherever he goes. The pavement bookworm narrates the journey of philani dladlas life of drug abuse and homelessness. The pavement bookworm is based in johannesburg, south africa.
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