ΝΕΟ: Παραμυθιάσματα στην Βιβλιοθήκη Λάρνακας

Που: Βιβλιοθήκη Λάρνακας
Πότε: 1ο Σάββατο κάθε μήνα
Ώρα: 11π.μ

Νέα, σημαντική  πρωτοβουλία του Δήμου Λάρνακας να παρουσιάσει στα παιδιά την σημασία του διαβάσματος και των βιβλίων. Κάθε πρώτο Σάββατο του μήνα μια συνεδρία-αφήγηση (παραμύθι) για παιδιά μεταξύ 5-9 ετών.

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LPN Interviews the Young Writer and Author of ''The Lands Beyond'', Marie Lange

It's with great pleasure that we share this most recent exclusive interview on Larnaca Parents Network with the young, talented and passionate Marie Lange.

Marie Lange is a young writer and author of the youth fiction book ''The Lands Beyond''. The most impressive fact is that she was only 15 when she wrote it and already has her book published on Amazon!

This interview was conducted on September 20th for LPN, when the young writer was invited to our offices with her mother. In this interview, Marie talks about her first book, her passion for writing and introduces us to her world.

Q: First of all, nice having you here with us. When did you come to Cyprus and why ?

A: I was born in Germany to German and American parents. I came to Cyprus in January 2009 because my father is a missionary and this is the reason we moved to Larnaca. We plan to stay open-ended, and we like it here.

Q: Why did you decide to write a book?

A: I like writing, I like creating stories!. When I started writing I had this picture in my head of a whole new world that I wanted to get down on paper. It was really fun creating it!

Q:We had a look at your book and we feel that your story seems to be a combination of science fiction and a fairy tale. What inspired you to write your first book?

A: Thank you... I have always liked reading. I've been reading since I was four and I have been writing stories for about two years now, mostly writing fan fiction stories. My mother told me about NaNoWriMo, which is National Novel Writing Month... It's a program in the US where you write a novel in 30 days.

Q: Is NaNoWriMo a competition for young writers?

A: Not quite, you don't win as such, you just do it! You complete it and then you feel really glad because you finished a book! You write 50,000 words in 30 days and I thought I should give it a try and... I got a book out of it!

Q: What is the story of your book?

A: It's about a girl called Zephyr. She is 15 and she lives in Chicago. She can control the air and the wind etc, and she can fly too, something that I always found fascinating! She goes to this other world, a world of new friends, new powers but also new dangers. She starts training her powers at the school and then the government of the country collapses and these powers start trying to take over the world. Now she has to control her powers and adjust to her new life... So, read the book and find out the rest! [laughing]

Q: Are characters based on someone you know or fictional?

A: The main character is based a lot on me but I think she is much nicer than I am [she laughs] and the relationships between Zephyr and her friends are very similar as we are about the same age.

Q: Is there a message in your book that you desire readers to grasp? Is this a happy ending story?

A: Yes, there is ... I don't like sad endings, there are depressing... It's about working together and overcoming differences! These are four types of ''elementals'' that are different and have a long history of not getting on well, but these four teenagers have to work together and overcome their differences! So, it's primarily about working together... People are people and it doesn't matter what society thinks you are. People should accept you for that.

Q: Are you going to write a sequel?

A: Yes, I have started to plan it and I am going to start writing it next year. However, this time I am going to have a plot already worked out, something that didn't happen with my first book.

Marie while working on her book. 

Q:What was the process of publishing your book on Amazon?

A: It took me a month to write it. I wrote it by hand and then typed it into the computer every few days. Then, the editing took another five months. I think I had about three or four drafts, where I had to check the spelling and if the story flowed correctly, and if I had anyone acting out of character and so on. I set the book up at Createspace, which is a company associated with Amazon. A friend of mine helped me because he had already published a book and had a good understanding of how things worked. I was a little confused and he helped me with the formatting. It didn't cost anything except shipping the proofs, because I had a coupon for five free copies from NaNoWriMo for "winning." There were things that I could have done to distribute it further but I would have had to pay money, however as it was already on Amazon, I didn't pay a single cent, so that was good.

Q: Were your family and friends supportive while you were writing your book?

A: Yes, my family supported me emotionally and gave me the space I needed! However, they were asking me for the end of the story but I wasn't telling them! Also, I have a friend, Charis, who wrote a novel as well, so the two of us talked a lot about our novels, how to get our characters to do what we want them to do, how hard it is etc. It was fun having someone to talk to!

As Marie came along with her mother, we had the chance to have a discussion with her as well and find out more about her daughter.

Q: Do you consider your daughter to be different from other children of her age? 

A: Doesn't everyone thinks that his or her daughter is unique? It's exciting and interesting, and at the same time I'm surprised that she thinks she has only been writing for two years now, because I would say she has been writing for 12 years!

Q: Do you remember your daughter's first story?

A: Her first written story was when she was about five years old and was about Peter and Jane going to the circus!

Q: Back to you Marie...Do you have any favorite TV cartoon characters?

A: Not really, no! I read books! I do not watch TV. At home we have about 3000 books so ... I read... Not all of them of course... yet! [laughing]

Q: Do you consider yourself different than other children?

A: Not really, I believe everyone is different... as my book suggests. Everyone is different but they are still people! I think being home educated I have had the freedom to invest in my hobbies, to have time to write and read books. I like reading a lot more than most other people my age I guess. But there are people who are doing many more things than I do, so I don't believe I am much different from others... I just prioritize writing.

Q: Do you have any other hobbies except for writing?

A: I  play violin. I started when I was nine and I have played in orchestras in Nicosia and Limassol. I am considering studying music but I'm not too sure about it yet.

Q: What dream do you have about your future?

A: I have no idea yet! I think it would be ideal if I could be a concert violinist but I know that is really hard. I also want to keep writing. I am not planning to get rich, I just want to write my books.

Q: What is the ideal world for you?

A: Ideal world? Heaven! Everyone working together!

Marie receives the first shipment of
books

We wish the best of luck to Marie, to keep on writing and achieving her goals. We will keep an eye on this young girl because we believe she has a bright future. 

You can find her book on Amazon US, Amazon Denmark and Amazon UK and we highly recommend this to our audience!

This interview was conducted for LPN by Christos Aspros and was supported by Sharon Mckinley.

Baby Antidote

Θέατρο Αντίδοτο (Theatro Antidote)

Theatre Workshops start September 16th! Theatre Antidote is a family run theatre company, with traditional Cypriot family values. We have classes in both Greek and English from ages 5 years to 21. We offer the chances to perform in National festivals and to obtain educational exams from Trinity Guildhall! Call Charlotte on 99078167 re;- timetable and more information!

We are supported by the Ministry of Education and work alongside The Larnaca Youth Foundation.

Timetable For Theatre Workshops in September.

Monday;- GREEK 5-7 years, 3pm-5pm

Tuesday;- ENGLISH 5-7 years 3pm-5pm
GREEK 8-11 years 5pm-7pm

Wednesday;- MUSIC LESSONS @ Larnaca Youth Foundation

Thursday;- ENGLISH 8-11 years 3pm-5pm
GREEK Youth Stage 6pm-8pm

Friday;- ENGLISH Youth Stage 6pm-8pm

Greek Teachers;- Avgerinos Santamas 97697000 & Xenakis Kyriakides 99446057.
English Teachers;- Charlotte Davies 99078167 & Xenakis Kyriakides

Little Muse Theatre

Little Muse Theatre  Classes for kids from 0-18yrs. Call Catherine on 96216435 for more info

Mon: 9.30am Baby Muse (0-3yrs)
4-5pm Little Muse (3-5yrs)

Tues: 4-6pm Senior Muse (7-11yrs)

Thurs: 4-6pm Youth Muse (11-18yrs)

Fri: 3.30-5pm Junior Muse (5-7yrs)

New : Story in the park

DETAILS COMING SOON 

The Saturday Kids Club

Now at Gaia we offer every Saturday movies at 12pm for kids of all age groups!

Come have fun and enjoy also our happy face sandwich.................

1Euro

Gaia Center
1 Andreas Souroukli St, CY6021 Larnaca, Cyprus
24 25 26 15
info@gaiacyprus.com
www.gaiacyprus.com

Boogie Boppers - Children's Dance and Yoga Class

Event Description

Get moving, grooving, bopping and popping with a fun and energetic dance class that combines modern moves to all the latest hits with junior yoga!

Where

Larnaca

When

Thursday, 2nd of May

Time

16:00 - 17:00

Cost

5 euro per child

4 euro per child for families with 2 or more children

Contact

For information call Angela at 97 610998

Activity of the week : Kindermusik with Anja

Kindermusik is the world's leading music and movement programme for children from newborn up to 7 years of age. It is a programme for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, where you and your child will play, listen and dance to musical activities

More about Anjas classes 

0 - 1 year olds

Enroll now
Thursday evenings 16:00 - 16:45
starting date 5th September

                                                                                               0 - 2 year olds
Enroll now
Thursday evenings 17:00 - 17:45
Saturday mornings 10:30 - 11:15
starting date 5th and 7th September

2 and 3 year olds

Tuesday evenings 17:30 - 18:15

                                                                                               0 - 7 year olds

Tuesday evenings 16:00 - 16:45
Family Class

For more information please contact Anja:
Tel: 9992 7757 Email: anjamichael@cytanet.com.cy

Address:
Agias Elenis
Larnaca 6021 Cyprus
( The building right next to the new Orphanides Express store in Larnaca which used to be the Othello Cinema and then later the Antidote Theatre, currently an art gallery.)

Three Dots ArtLab

We are an alternative art lab situated in larnaca, from med high school going towards the tennis courts, 2nd turning to your right.... the little white house to your right! teaching children aged 4+ as well as adults.

All our lessons start at 3pm everyday. The subjects we teach vary, we have painting for all ages (a variety of mediums), illustration (character design, story board making and book/comic making) craft lessons, and finally experimental arts which is a lesson using using colours, sounds, as well as visual imagery and body expression to create art!

Tel: 96 590 324
Email: 3dotsartlab@gmail.com

Soullas Saturday Morning Library

Soullas Saturday Morning Library 

Every first and third Saturday of each month at 9:30am

American Academy (new junior school)  Larnaca

Do you enjoy reading? Do your kids like a good story? If so, have you heard about Soulla's Saturday Morning Library? Based at the American Academy Junior School in Larnaca, it is open on the first and third Saturday of every month and provides the opportunity for both adults and children to get their fill of some great books. Story and Song Time for kids is from 9.30-10am (1 euro per child to cover refreshments) and then the library is open to all until 11.30am. We have over 800 adult books and membership is still only 10 euros per year for 2 books at a time or 20 euros for 6 books.

Donations of any books in good condition (adults' and children's) are always very much appreciated, as are any toys for the library's toy corner.

 Keep updated with  the Library: anyone can be added to the mailing list for reminders about sessions and events by sending an email to soullassaturdaymorninglibrary@gmail.com

Splash 'O' Colour

Kids Saturday morning Craft Club at Splash 'O' Colour Craft Center Larnaca. 11-12.30pm ONLY 5 Euro per child.
Also Holding courses, workshops, clubs and events in,Beginners and Advanced Card Making, Pottery Painting, Beginners Glass Painting,Pottery Painting techniques, Stitch Crafts, Beading, Stained Glass and more...

For further Information please contact Leoni Tel 99 095148

Little Muse Theatre

When: Every fortnight

Where: 8 Markou Drakou Street, Larnaca (directly opposite American Academy Junior School)

Time: 9.30am-11am.

Storytelling theatre for young children and parents alike, bringing a treasure trove of stories to life with lots of improvisation songs and audience participation. There is also an art & craft activity based on theme of story.
The suitcase is waiting to be opened, all you need to bring is your imagination…
Little Antidote Theatre & Suitcase Full of Stories is also available for Birthday Bookings which includes:
• an oral telling of a story based on an agreed theme such as princesses, pirates, faeries, dragons, knights etc.
• the children then get the chance to enjoy a craft activity, making an item relevant to the story, for example a princess’ hat or a knight’s shield
• finally, we will act out the story again with lots of improvisation and participation from the children.
Such a session will typically last between 60-90 mins. Such parties would be suitable for children under 7yrs
If you are interested in more information about Suitcase full of Stories or booking a birthday party then please call Catherine on 96216435

Groovy Kids Yoga

Classes in Larnaca have now commenced
 check out the Groovy Kids Video :0) 

Body & Soul Space: Contact Gemma  97842512 ( Groovy Kids Training School)

Toy-Library

The Toy Library is for children aged 4-12. Toddlers are also welcome, however parents/guardians must supervise the little ones themselves.It’s a clean, bright and colourful inside space for children to come and play and its full of toys and games. Parents can even help themselves to a tea or coffee and the little ones get a biscuit as they leave.

The staff are friendly and helpful. The Library is run by the Youth Board and it's free to use.

Special Note: The Toy-Library also organizes a special event once per month in which you & your child can participate,free of charge - please look out for this Event in our monthly listings.

Opening Times:

Monday to Sunday //3.30pm – 6.30pm from 1 October to 31 April.

1^st May – 31^st September// 4pm – 7pm.  

Closed in August and on public holidays.

Contact & Address

Telephone: 24650022

Paigniothiki (Toy Library) is situated at St Lazarus in the community Stadium (next to St Lazarus school)

Antidote Theatre

Mondays 9.30 -11.30 (English)

Little Antidote Young People's Theatre, 10 Michalaki Paridi St, Larnaca 6020
Tel Catherine : 96216435