Saturday, December 18, 2010

Books!



"There are many little ways to enlarge a child's world. Love of books is the best of all."
-Jacqueline Kennedy


I am trying to collect as many books as possible to take to Sonrise. Research shows that books are a vital instrument to a child's development and books are very important to children learning English as a second language. I am very excited and passionate about getting books into children's lives. I am hoping to start a school library at Sonrise Primary so that the students can check out books weekly. I am also wanting to put books in the classrooms and dormitories, both places that students spend almost all of their time.

Fort Smith women have jumped at the chance to help gather books. A few months ago, Kyle Creekmore and Mona Eads collected books at their birthday party instead of gifts. Kyle has about 300 books ready to be shipped to the land of a thousand hills. Last Thursday, Martha Murphy hosted a book party and we collected about 320 books for kids like John Lambert, Gloria, James, Sofie and all my other little ones.
In Tulsa, Kendall-Whittier Elementary collected three boxes of books and puzzles. I'm so fortunate to have their support!
Thanks, mom, for letting me take over your house with books!

Murakoze cyane to everyone who gives love and support to the students at Sonrise. You are a blessing as you help us build the future of Rwanda!


"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." -Dr. Seuss