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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Dalia's story
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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“Rhoda doesn’t have to be blind to the world, like I am”
Hear how one mother is determined for her daughter to have a future different to her own.
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“Any child has the capacity to succeed if they’re given the right tools”
Sarah Ogembo, a librarian at the Kenya National Library Service, tells us how one school library programme is transforming lives.
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“Reading has made me somebody”
Eletina dreams of being an oncologist when she's older, and the brand new books in her library are helping her to achieve that dream.
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Escaping civil war
Mayol is a refugee. He dreams of returning home and building peace in South Sudan - and books in his school are helping him get there.
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A Syrian childhood
Omar lives with his family in Syria. Civilians there live under constant threat, but books offer Omar an escape.
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