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Estate News

FWG TEEN TEACHES INCLUSION

THROUGH THE JOY OF READING

hildhood, identity, and everything and identity with children – providing an
EXTRA ORDINAR Y LIVING FOR in between – that is what 16-year opportunity for healthy dialogue around
old author Jess Robus aims to complicated questions. Arnold the Not
THE BES T YEARS OF YOUR LIFE Ctackle in her newest book Arnold Dinosaur is printed in a dyslexic-friendly
the Not Dinosaur. The book is due for release font, once again an attempt to embrace
on 22 April 2023 and is beautifully illustrated inclusivity and make the book accessible to
by fellow FWG resident Holly Evers. all children.

Arnold the Not Dinosaur tells the tale of a Join Jess for the official launch of Arnold
great green galumphing dinosaur named the Not Dinosaur at the Fourways Gardens
Arnold. The story sees him grappling with Clubhouse on 23 April. This book is perfect
issues of personal identity and staying true for children ages three to eight, although
to himself in a world full of people insisting readers of all ages can appreciate the
he must be something other than what sensitive story and beautiful illustrations.
he truly is. Jess's first book, an original
anthology of poetry entitled A Few Slivers Jess and Holly are so proud of this book
of Light, published in 2021, chronicled her and can't wait for everybody to meet their
experience with anxiety and depression wonderful dinosaur friend! So come along
Jessica Robus in a way that was accessible to her fellow to the Clubhouse on 23 April for story time,
teenagers. With Arnold, she hopes to more information to follow in the estate
About the author: open discussions around mental health newsletter.
Jessica Robus is a 16-year-old high
school student and mental health
advocate currently in Grade 12 in
South Africa. She can usually be Holly Evers was last spotted pursuing a degree in
found listening to music, singing or graphic design at Accademia Italiana in Florence,
Auria Senior Living’s latest development, Coral Cove, is a 21-hectare playing the piano, writing, immersed Italy. Before her international move, she illustrated the
continuing-care retirement community, situated on the magnificent KZN North in a book, or reading up on various Camleyfluff series by Leigh-Anne Routledge.
obscure topics.
Coast within the safety, security and serenity of Zululami Luxury Coastal Estate. Holly's passion for digital and illustrative design led
Jessica is an avid songwriter, debater, her to achieve various creative accomplishments
performing arts aficionado, and during high school, including a Diploma from the
With sweeping ocean views, private beach access and Auria’s hallmark budding linguist. Her dreams include National Eisteddfod of South Africa and full Art and
studying Creative Writing at a British Design Colours from Crawford College Lonehill.
hospitality, care and support, Coral Cove is the first of its kind in KZN University, writing scripts for Marvel
movies (or Netflix ones, she's not Most importantly, it allows Holly to follow her dream
and a new gold standard for senior living. picky), writing musicals for West End to inspire everyone to embrace their quirks, follow
and Broadway shows and eventually their passion and be creative.
learning how to skip. Jessica is a huge
2 & 3 BEDROOM GARDEN VILLAS FROM R3,6m fan of bad jokes, even worse puns and Holly also aims to encourage people to be more like Holly Evers

1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FROM R1,69m absolutely loves spending time with her rescue pug Kevin: Carefree about life, gloriously
friends. This is her second book. You crazy, and driven about the important things – ham
BOOK A TOUR OF OUR SHOW UNIT can read more about her writing on and carrots.
www.jessrobus.com

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