Blog
New readers, new opportunities to read
Hear from our Head of Programmes about our Community Reading Awards.
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Jane's story
Books, bumps and babies
Jane reads to her unborn baby in a mother and baby unit in Kenya. Read why she believes it's important for both mother and baby.
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Ruth’s light library
Ruth tells us why the library in her school, which is giving her access to both books and solar lights, is so important to her.
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Beating the odds in Kakuma Refugee Camp
Yvonne shares her story of how she used books to succeed in school, support her fellow refugees and is now hoping for a brighter future.
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Flying away with books
Like many people living in West Bank, 17-year-old Dalia's life can be unpredictable. Read why she finds solace in books.
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Timothy’s dreams
Timothy is a small boy with big dreams. Find out why he thinks books are going to help him achieve them.
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Francisca’s future
Francisca believes that having books in her school is the key to success.
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From shipping container to library
Elizabeth is fighting to give every Rwandan child the chance to read.
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Finding peace in books
Habiba fled Afghanistan alone with her two children. Now books are helping her build a new future.
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