Tati Inc donates 1,000 audiobooks to Project Star to inspire Jamaican children
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tati Incorporation, a charity founded by Cary and Tanya Ragbeer, has donated approximately 1,000 audiobooks to Project Star.
The donation is part of a broader mission to encourage literacy and impart important life lessons through engaging and interactive storytelling, a release from Project Star said.
Cary Ragbeer believes that these books are a perfect fit for the initiative.
“It has been our experience that children love these books,” said Cary. “We decided to assist in helping children in Jamaica develop a love of reading.”
The audiobooks, which are highly regarded for their quality and engaging content, feature the character Shaggy Parrot and his reggae band. Notably, the voice of Shaggy Parrot is lent by the renowned Jamaican artiste Shaggy.
These books were the brainchild of Jana Bent, with the music produced by her brother, Rupert Bent. The stories are not only entertaining but also carry crucial messages, such as the importance of not polluting the environment and recognising the voices of children.
The donated books are a mix of the second and third in the series, each containing lively songs by various known Jamaican artistes. The music and read-along format make the books more interactive and enjoyable, enhancing the reading experience for children.
Carey emphasised that the combination of high-quality content and engaging music helps to create a sense of pride and ownership among the children and their communities.
“We hope the recipients enjoy the storyline and the characters, and in doing so, grasp the broader messages taught by the books,” said Carey.
Keith Duncan, co-chair of Project Star thanked the Ragbeers for the donation and indicated that the books will be incorporated in the programmes of Project Star especially in the homework programme, which has been established in Parade Gardens in east downtown Kingston.
“The donation of these books has been a tremendous gift to our organisation. Not only do they provide children with access to high-quality and engaging stories, but they also instill important values and a love of reading that will last a lifetime. We are incredibly grateful for this support and excited to see the positive impact it will have on the homework programme,” he said.
