Two Kids, a Thousand Books,
Priceless Happiness for Lesotho

This book drive is organized by ...

We are Olivia (11) and Alec (11), twin brother and sister. Our mom told us about the African Library Project. We thought it would be wonderful if we could set up a library so that the children in Lesotho can enjoy books as much as we do.

We are working towards setting up our 4th library. The first one, we did with four other friends.

Most families have so many books. Why not share them with children who typically do not have access to books?

Our website link:
http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=12791

We want to start a library in Africa because...

We take for granted that we can go to the library, have books at home, have books and magazines in waiting rooms. When we heard that many children do not even own a book, we thought that we could help collecting books for them. We want them to enjoy reading as much as we do.

About our African Partners...

We have shipped eight libraries so far to schools in Lesotho, Botswana, Ghana, and Swaziland. The libraries are school libraries but are open to the community, too.

Please contribute these kinds of books...

Our book drives are ongoing. Our initial goal was to set up 10 libraries. This project is so fulfilling: we will keep collecting and shipping. The books have to be in English. The reading level is from preschool to 8th grade.

Here's how you can contribute your books...

We are collecting books at 405 Cervantes Road, Portola Valley.
You can also send an email to sofie_vandeputte@yahoo.com, and we
will be happy to pick up the books.

We need to raise funds for shipping the books...

The cost to ship 1,000 books is $500.
Here's how you can help:
- Write a check to African Library Project and mail to the address listed above. In the Memo line, please write 'book drive'.
- Order chocolate mousse for your party ($3.00/serving; minimum order 6 servings). Call Sofie at 650 529-0689 to place your order.
- Buy Belgian Waffles ($3.00/waffle; minimum order 15). Call Sofie at 650 529-0689 to place your order.

Here are some ways that you can help...

Please go through your book shelves and donate gently used books, help us with the shipping by donating money, and spread the word. We need lots of books and money to send them.

Contact us to find out more

Name: Olivia and Alec
Email: sofie_vandeputte@yahoo.com
Phone: 650 529-0689

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Progress Report

Our initial goal was to collect 1,000 books to start one library. But we'll keep going. We are aiming to set up a library in each school that does not have one. Can you help? Thank you very much for your support!

Acknowledgements

Thank you, friends and family! You are making a real difference for the children in Africa!