Yannick chose two books to write a special message for the children. His mother Grace is from Rwanda and performed traditional dance at the Hearts For Rwanda fundraiser.
Kiwanis Club of State College has been so very generous to Rwanda by supporting the nutrition program at the Cyakabiri Preschool and now sponsoring many, many books about science, art, math, diverse cultures and several LARGE books for circle time reading. Kiwanis has initiated a reading program, "Read Around the World" as part of their community service projects. This is an ongoing program as there are always children who will be inspired through books. They create opportunities to celebrate reading.
And another partnership has been formed with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Janet Lybarger pictured with sales rep Doug Stone, recommended the Rigby reading series for the classrooms in Rwanda. A retired teacher, she recalls the success using this series in her classroom. Doug through Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, generously donated multiple copies of almost 30 titles for teaching English. Doug Stone shared, "speaking for the organization we're humbled that among all of the wonderful resources out there, you contacted us per a colleague's recommendation - there is no better compliment."
More stories about the books we are bringing will be featured in future blogs as I share photos of the books with teachers and kids in Rwanda. I know there will be many smiles and excited children ready to open the covers.
Books ROCK!!!
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