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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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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Life in a girls school in Ghana
Read why Monica is glad her school library is full of carefully selected books.
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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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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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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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Francisca’s future
Francisca believes that having books in her school is the key to success.
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Stories from near and far
Virginia grew up without children's books but became an author - and she believes in the power of books.
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