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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
The public is invited to enter the magical world of “UP”, the beloved Bahamian character found in an exciting new children’s book entitled UP Keeps The Light On which will be launched at Doongalik Studios on Friday, December 4 from 6pm-9pm.
The book is a fanciful, yet factual, story about the famous candy-striped lighthouse in Hope Town, Abaco. It was written and illustrated by the young, talented students of grades 3 to 6 at the Hope Town Primary School in Abaco who have successfully created a children’s book to expose the rest of the world to their lightstation's special and unique workings, with all funds raised from purchases going to their school and the lighthouse.
The story is a multi-layered adventure about a young school-aged lizard named “UP” and his friends, who fill in for the lighthouse keeper only to realize that teamwork is necessary to 'Keep The Light On' all night long. Constructed during art classes which took place throughout the school year, this cooperative project brought the students together with volunteer teachers for the purpose of not only learning new skills, but also raising funds and awareness. What truly makes this particular book so special is the artwork and writing itself, which was totally executed by the school students themselves. The whimsical and colorful drawings, paintings and collages which illustrate the very original storyline are as unique as they are inspiring and the students of the Hope Town Primary School are to be commended for their efforts!
Hope Town is home to the ONLY remaining active lighthouse in the world that is both hand-cranked and kerosene burning, and the students at the Hope Town Primary School have joined the challenge to protect and restore their beloved lightstation. By purchasing copies of this wonderful book, the public can also join UP’s community of friends and encourage a new active generation of lighthouse supporters!
Historic lighthouses the world over are struggling. No longer considered critical primary navigational aids, national governments see few reasons to maintain these anachronistic buildings or their systems. So it has now become essential for local communities themselves to find ways to raise the funds for maintaining nearby lighthouses before their structures succumb to the perpetual ravages of weather and time.
Heather Forde-Prosa and Annie Potts, author of Last Lights-The Hand-Wound Lighthouses of The Bahama Islands will be present at the Launch to represent the Primary School and talk about the production of the book as they were both instrumental, along with other adult volunteers from the Hope Town community, in guiding its creation. The books are available at Doongalik Studios and The National Art Gallery in Nassau, as well as in Hope Town, Elbow Cay, Abaco and the surrounding cays.
For more information please contact the Gallery at 394-1886. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday from 10am – 4pm and Saturdays from 9am – 1pm.
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