Simeon and Sula’s First Day of School

About the Book

Simeon and Sula’s First Day of School shares the excitement of two children who are attending school for the first time in Tanzania Africa. Their day begins before the sun comes up. They must fetch water from a distant river, find food for their animals and tend to their family needs before they even get their school uniforms on. They must walk many miles to school in African heat and arrive just as the bell rings to greet their headmaster. Learn why sitting on rocks and sharing pencils in the classroom is typical for both Simeon and Sula. Join them as they meet new friends and experience learning during their first day of school.

About the Author

About the Author
Pamela Schwalbach a native of the Midwest grew up in a wholesome community surrounded by a wonderful family. Her desire to help others began at an early age. She had become active in many local and global experiences. The seeds to help others in need was planted early in her life. In February 2009 she took a life changing trip to Tanzania East Africa. It was during this trip she was faced with the reality of how others in developing nations live.
In Schwalbach's first book "The Happiest Day for Simeon and Sula", African traveler and humanitarian Pamela Schwalbach weaves a story of harsh realities and attainable dreams---dreams made possible by organizations like her own 501c3 non-profit called Simple Hope. Her organization offers a food program for African children who are economically destitute. The organization's website: www.simple-hope.org depict in detail how she is reaching out to help others in need.
Simeon and Sula's First Day 0/School portrays the day and life of both of these young children in Tanzania. Their hopes and dreams to attend school seem out of reach---but for Simeon and Sula they have experienced the love of others to give them a chance to learn. A student in Tanzania Africa struggles and strives to get to school each day. Simeon and Sula wake up early to get their chores done and have to walk for miles to get to their primary school. Sitting on a rock and sharing pencils is just fine with both Simeon and Sula.
This book will allow students from a" over the world the opportunity to learn about a school day in rural Tanzania Africa. The vast differences in Simeon and Sula's day will make people of all ages appreciate the comforts of living and learning in a developed nation.

About the Illustrator
Ochu Eddy Sheggy lives in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Africa. He was orphaned at age 11 and was not able to continue his education due to lack of family and financial support. He discovered that drawing helped his heart heal from the loss of both of his parents. “Sheggy” was an only child and had become a street kid at an early age. He would wait for students in school to give him their used pencils and paper so he could draw. His talent was discovered as author Pamela Schwalbach was meeting with a friend of Sheggy’s upon one of her visits to Tanzania. Her manuscript was read to him and he began to cry. The story that Pamela writes depicts a very similar story to the beginning of his life. He used the few art supplies that were given to him and together they have combined their efforts to depict first- hand what this story is all about. Sheggy is also a talented musician. He plays guitar, sings, writes and composes music.