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Think about a book you remember from childhood.
Maybe it made you laugh.
Maybe it taught you something.
Maybe you couldn't put it down.
For many of us, those memories feel ordinary.
But access to books isn't ordinary for every child.
We're excited to share our newest newsletter, featuring the inspiring story of how Rongo University in Kenya trained more than 60 teacher librarians to strengthen school libraries and inspire a love of reading!
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A school library is more than a room filled with books. It can be a place where a child discovers a new interest.
What if your social media share helped build a child's library? đź“š
It sounds simple.
And it is.
Learn more and download campaign resources: africanlibraryproject.org/oc…
📖 What was your favourite book as a child? Drop the title in the replies! 👇
Let’s take a trip down memory lane! 💕
It can begin on a bookshelf in one country and end up in the hands of a child thousands of kilometres away. Across borders and onto library shelves, a book’s journey is only beginning when it leaves the shelf.
Learn more: africanlibraryproject.org/oc…
“My love for literature began in primary school through ALP, where our first collection of books sparked my passion for reading. Through ALP book drives in high school, that passion continued, and inspired me to pursue a career in Imaging Technologies.”
- Mzwakithi (Student)
đź“š Every child deserves the joy of reading! This October, help the African Library Project raise $20,000 by Oct 31 to ship books to schools in Uganda, Lesotho & beyond. Donate or share today!
Learn more: africanlibraryproject.org/do…
Listen to Deborah Ahenkorah’s inspiring story of how the African Library Project gave her a world of books—and opened doors to possibility.
Help give more children that opportunity too.
👉 Learn more about ALP: africanlibraryproject.org/ge…
Happy Independence Day, Uganda! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the freedom, unity, and rich heritage of the Pearl of Africa. We extend our warmest wishes to all our partners in Uganda as we join you in commemorating this special day.
#Uganda #IndependenceDay
📖 This October, help the African Library Project raise $20,000 to ship books to children in Uganda, Lesotho & beyond before year-end. Donate if you can; share if you can’t. Together, let’s open more doors to knowledge and possibility.
africanlibraryproject.org/do…
#NationalBookMonth
Happy World Teachers' Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible educators shaping our futures with their wisdom and passion.
#WorldTeachersDay #Teachers
Books help a child learn, imagine, and grow into a curious, confident mind. đź’
#Reading #ChildrensBooks #Learning
🇧🇼 Happy Independence Day, Botswana!
To our Batswana partners at the African Library Project and the citizens of Botswana, we celebrate your heritage, unity, progress, and bright future. Here’s to continued partnership, literacy, and education! 📷
#Botswana #IndependenceDay
📚🇱🇸 The countdown is on! Just 6 days until the Lesotho Book Drive deadline on Oct. 1, 2026. To all organizers, volunteers & supporters: let’s finish strong and reach our goal! Every book opens a door to learning, imagination & opportunity.
#LesothoBookDrive #ALP
“Its important for children to learn to read and to read stories from around the world.” - Deborah Ahenkorah
In 2018, Nimalan saw his brother organize book drives for schools across Africa. A young reader himself, he joined……
📖 Read more: africanlibraryproject.org/af…
Registration for the Malawi Book Drive 2027 is OPEN!
Starting Jan. 4, join us in putting more books into young hands and turning empty shelves into possibilities. Shipping deadline: June 1, 2027.
👉 Learn more & register: africanlibraryproject.org/or…
đź“šALP is proud of our Malawi partners for a 3-day Teacher Librarian Training Program! Educators from Blantyre, Lilongwe & Mzuzu came together to strengthen school libraries and inspire young readers. Every trained teacher librarian opens a world of possibilities!
What can happen when a community believes every child deserves a book? A grassroots book drive in Lake Forest Park is helping bring thousands of books to two new school libraries in Uganda.
👉 Read the inspiring story!
lfptowncrier.com/g/lake-fore…
