UNICEF reports that 48% of Liberian adults and 30% of youth ages 15-24 are illiterate
Little Liberian Girl Reading
On our recent ReclaimKids trip to Liberia we noticed the extreme lack of books everywhere, including on the desks of teachers and school children. The teachers write on the board and the children copy it down and information is therefore limited to what the teacher can remember. Books are very prized in Africa where the cost of a single book might represent a month’s salary. For this reason, ReclaimKids wishes to establish a community library in the remote area of Bomi Hills where local community members have donated furniture, property and labor to build a small building.
We have collected over 1200 books for the people of Bomi and a foundation has been laid for the 400 square foot cinder block building. Please download the Bomi Library flyer attached for project information. Click here to download a list of book African literature that would be much appreciated to suppliment books with Western orientation. Below is general list of items needed. Books should reflect the average Liberian reading level of 6-8th grade.
Thank you very much for your support of this project for the fine, hospitable people of Liberia.
Bomi Library Project Sponsor
Patricia Byrd
BOOKS STILL NEEDED
- Reference Books & atlases (post 1990)
- Maps
- Reference Books on Africa (geography is better than political)
- Books on the African Childrens Book list
- Please avoid books that reflect on the wars in Liberia or any negative information about Africa.