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Rosemary's story

An opportunity to read

Rosemary has always loved books. It's this love that has led her to her role in her school library alongside teaching, and it's what she believes is the key to a bright future.

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Dr Penninah's story

A career shaped by books

As head of the library department at Amref International University in Kenya, Dr. Penninah Musangi shares how books have shaped her life and why they are so important to the medical students studying at the university.

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Aaron's story

Expanding education with books

Aaron grew up in rural Kenya with little access to books or education. Now a qualified nurse, Aaron is using books to further his studies and meet the needs of his local community.

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Tinotenda's story

Learning something new

Libraries can be the only way many readers access books. That's why readers like Tinotenda value their local libraries so much.

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Catherine's story

“Reading puts me back together”

Catherine knows it's thanks to books that she is able to read, learn and succeed. Thanks to our supporters, we're able to get more books into schools like Catherine's.

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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 story

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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Timothy's story

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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