Kids N You Story Fest 2014:
A novel idea to infuse children's reading habits
by Husna Inayathullah
Kids N You is an event coordinating entity specialising in organising
events for children on a trimester basis. It is committed to make a true
experience in the lives of young children to participate in exciting and
fun filled events which will be carefully designed to engage the
participants in events catered specially for them.
The very first, maiden project by Shazneen Niyas, the Kids N You
Story Fest 2014 brings a novel idea of inculcating reading habits of
children by providing them a unique environment to enjoy story reading.
The event will be held at Cinnamon Lakeside on October 12 from 3.30
p.m to 6 p.m. It is an attempt aimed to create an opportunity to
hundreds of children to participate in an event of this scale and to be
a part of the children's club to look forward to many beautiful events
which can put a smile on their beautiful young faces.
The first event will bring much joy to all participants with the
attractions lined up, designed for children below the age of 12. "And we
look forward to designing many events on a trimester basis which will be
a unique experiences targeting different kids age groups," said Shazneen
Niyas.
The initial Story Fest on October 12 targets the International
Children's Day with love to all the children. This initiative is truly a
venture initiated on behalf of children and to be a part of hundreds of
children's lives and bring a joyous moment to enjoy and look forward to.
Shazneen Niyas, a teacher is a past pupil of Holy Family Convent,
Bambalapitiya and holds a degree in Teaching. At present she is
in-charge of the Edific Institute of Extended Studies catering to
Edexcel and Cambridge subjects, from the Primary to Advanced level and
speech related examinations awarded by both local and international
bodies. Shazneen said, "Kids N You, the newest venture under the Edific
group is a brand to represent education and play is a carefully
thought-out brand to benefit children and also for them to have an
opportunity for a wonderful time through enjoyment dedicated specially
for them which I believe our young children deserve."
She said, "As the event's primary objective is to encourage the
children to read more books, a reputed book store Makeen Books is on
board with us. Acron, the other esteemed organisation involved in kids
art material supplying too has opted to come on board to serve various
aspects of the event.
'Kids N You', the brainchild project by Edific Institute of Extended
Studies is an entertaining entity to serve the young children, motivated
to make it an exclusive experience to the young children of Sri Lanka."
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