Books

I was browsing Amazon.com today (a little indulgence I take when I find free time at a computer) and all of a sudden came up with an idea I wanted to share with all of you. I am working with a primary school in Bilamperga and have noticed a huge lack of reading materials for the students. We have possibly a grand total of 20 books for over 300 students, most of which are history or science text books. For those of you who know me even a little bit you know how much I enjoy reading. I am almost never caught without a book. And I am having a hard time imagining how my life would be without books. They help with vocabulary, grammar, spelling, literacy in general. They bring enjoyment and can give a way to discover new ideas and places. They can teach amazing amounts of things. Okay enough lead up, here's the idea: I am going to try and start a mini library in Bilamperga. And I am starting with the two french books I have, the third Harry Potter and Lord of the Flies. Peace Corps is also going to try to buy some kids books, en francais of course, for us (the volunteers) to use in village. But, I thought, why not take this a step further and open it to all of you. So, if reading interests you at all, or if you were just itching to send something to Africa for the first time, I invite you to consider donating books, in french, at any reading level to the upcoming library of Bilamperga. Below is a link to amazon.com and some french kids books (hopefully it will work) but you can also go about this how ever you would like. No pressure, just thought some of you might enjoy this.

http://www.amazon.com/Je-taimerai-toujours-Robert-Munsch/sim/0920668496/1/ref=pd_sxp_filt_b/002-1821844-1824028?ie=UTF8&pf=3

Much love and happy reading,
Krista

Krista Kay, PCV
S/c Corps de la Paix
01 BP 6031
Ouagadougou 01
Burkina Faso
WEST AFRICA

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Thank You & the long awaited pictures

First and foremost, thank you again to the SLV 1st graders and all of you others who made the shoe drive a success.

Secondly, I finally have over a hundred new photos uploaded for your viewing pleasure.