In a busy Indian grocery store in the heart of San Jose, California, the air was filled with aromatic spices and the shelves were stocked with colorful items. A young boy explored the aisles, holding The Lost Hero in one hand and pushing the cart with another. That...
Hi, I am Riya! I have completed four book drives with the African Library Project (ALP) between 2020 and 2023. I have loved reading my entire life. I love reading because the impossible is brought to life. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was the first...
ALP: Can you tell us about yourself – Where do you live? Are you in school? What are some of your hobbies? We want to get to know you! MZ: My name is Maryam Zehra. I live in San Jose, California, USA and am currently a junior at The Harker High School. I have...
It was a pleasure to lead and coordinate my first African library project drive. Working with friends for a great cause across the globe is a humbling experience, as there are no boundaries to impact communities and children positively. I am honored to be a part of...
Book Lovers Unite to Share Their Passion with Readers in Lesotho and Botswana African Library Project 2022: Makintane High School, Lesotho and Matlola Primary School, Botswana We are a group of young readers who enjoy reading the most. Visiting the library is one of...
Family came together to collect Book by Book African Library Project 2022: Telle Primary School, Lesotho In 2021, Bhuvana began the first book drive for Uganda. With her success story, she signed up for more projects in 2022 with her friends and community kids. This...