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Well, upon returning home, and then finally returning to the library, I was able to talk to Carolyn, the children's librarian who has been collecting donations for us to send. The library has been very supportive of this project, and I'd just like to say thank you for all they've done! Thank you!

A family has offered to pay for a box to send to the school, but we have yet to collect enough books to fill it! The library has already given several books, and continues to collect donations for this project, but we still need help! Simple reading books would be greatly appreciated, as the school is in need of beginner reading material for the younger grades. We also would appreciate gift cards to bookstores or money to pay for books. See the "What Can You Do?" page for more details.

Alright. That's all I've got. :D

Alinunu Elementary

Well, I just got back from a trip to the Philippines, in which I got to visit Alinunu Elementary School.

I know I was excited to visit, and they seemed very excited to see us, too, and put on an entire program for us, with a presentation from each grade. Then they made me make

a speech (which I was not too thrilled about), and I cried. My dad made me cry. In front of a whole school. Hmph.

Afterwards, we went to see their makeshift library in the principal's office. The books are kept in the office, and the teachers say that the most popular reading time is around 1:00 pm, right after lunch. They call it the "reading rush."

We visited all of the classrooms, where we were able to see the TVs and DVD players that they were able to purchase because of the money someone donated.

The teachers asked that we send more beginner books (like BOB books, or simple Doctor Seuss books) because the younger grades are still in the early stages of learning to read.

If you would like to help, even a small donation can help. $3.50 can buy a book and cover the shipping cost for it. Please contact me if you are interested.

Thank you again for all of your support!