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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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Judith's story
“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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Books for a better life
Jocknus supports people fleeing war in South Sudan. He told us about what books mean for the youngest refugees.
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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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Books for frontline workers in Malawi
Richard knows first-hand that the healthcare system in Malawi is hit with a lot of challenges.
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Education and activism
Following a career as a nurse-midwife, Edna turned her attention to training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
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Reading behind bars
For the past two years, Mohamed has been the librarian in charge a prison library filled with brand new books.
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Empowering girls
Madame Anne knows that books can empower girls to follow their dreams.
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