by Zamar Thomas
Currently, I am working on this amazing, in-depth historical maroon project. We have read the books, now I am left with the task to put the information into a short children’s story. In the story I have included the maroon journey through the forests of Dominica in such a way that captures all children’s attention.
The book is designed to keep them focussed, laughing and having fun while learning about a part of Dominica’s history, a part that surely should not be forgotten. I am also helping one of the other interns translate and upload various historical letters, journal entries etc. to our Omeka site. In doing this, I have developed a greater love and appreciation for the ones who came before me. From reading those letters etc. I can truly say that it is because of those before us that we are here today.