They bring to life a giraffe, a tree and a leaf. They help children understand the start of the civil rights movement and help us all decipher what's a fruit, and what isn't.
A fire captain, a school teacher and a storyteller. A college basketball coach and the owner of Savannah's championship-winning baseball team. Together they've joined "Storytime with the Savannah Morning News," a weeklong video series in which these locals support youth literacy by sharing their favorite children's books.
Let's face it, children have been through a lot over the past 18 months. The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a danger, but a drag, and kids are in the center of it as they return to school in these confusing times.
To do our part to help them pull through with their chins up, the Savannah Morning News is presenting Storytime. We hope you enjoy the experience, and good luck this year to all of the school children, educators and parents.
'Go Bananas' read by Savannah Bananas owner, Jesse Cole
“Go Bananas” written by Emily Cole, wife of Bananas owner Jesse Cole. Family devotion aside, he explained why this book is so meaningful.
"I am a huge fan and supporter of helping more young people fall in love with reading," he said. "Reading is not only important in regards to development but also in growing people’s imagination. Having children appreciate truly enjoy reading will open up so many opportunities in their lives. They will learn to think differently and see the world differently which will allow them to make a bigger difference in the world.
"I chose "Go Bananas" because my wife and I believe so strongly in being kind to all people and teaching people to celebrating their differences."
Watch all five of the Storytime videos here:
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Storytime with the Savannah Morning News: Jesse Cole of the Bananas reads, 'Go Bananas'
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