The Update It's true! Over 700 books
have been shipped to Africa! Over 300 books have already
arrived (in perfect condition)! We've even raised enough
money to purchase a 2004 World Book Encyclopedia set,
library supplies like posters, bookmarks, etc. to augment
a large donation from the American
Library Associationand a globe to replace the
deflated inflatable the kids have been using for ages!
Jane says the kids are "jumping
out of their skin" with excitement. They keep asking
to touch the covers of the books, and they say, "Beautiful!
Beautiful!" in Afrikaans. Even though the books
won't be on the shelves until Jane completes cataloguing
them all by hand, attendance in the library has already
reached new highs. The kids and the faculty are very,
very excited.
Want a sneak peak at the library
and the kids? Jane took some pictures!
More books are likely to arrive
this week. We'll keep you posted!
Bright idea:
Not ordering through Amazon? Sending used books? Be sure
to drop us a line and let us know how many books you've
donated so we can keep track!
