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Joseph's Story

Books transforming lives

Joseph, a teacher and librarian in Liberia, shares how a school library is providing light in the darkness.

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Faustina's story

Reading to feel free

Access to books both at school and at home is really important to girls like Faustina. She tells us how it can keep girls learning even when they’re not at school. This is her story.

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Reflections on Hay Festival 2024

Earlier this year, we were delighted to welcome novelist Priscilla Morris to our event at Hay Festival. Here, Priscilla shares her thoughts on the event.

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Phillimon's Story

Books to dream and achieve

Phillimon knows that books help children dream of a brighter future - they helped him achieve his dream of becoming a teacher. This is his story.

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Puleni's story

A lifetime of reading

For Puleni, books have been a life-long companion. He shared with us the impact that reading has had on his life and his hopes for younger readers in Malawi.

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Emilina's story

Lighting up education

Emilina is a mother of five from rural Malawi. Here she tells us how access to a combined book and solar lamp library has been helping her son in his studies.

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Ridwan's story

Sharing knowledge

For Ridwan, having access to brand-new books is making a huge difference to her and the medical students she teaches. This is her story.

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