Escuela Oficial mixta Aldea La Laguna, La Laguna for short, had its first visit by Books for a Better World volunteers this summer, 2011. The school had no story books at all, just textbooks and workbooks for the students in grades 1 – 6. The school director/principal was very pleased to receive the box of books.
La Laguna is in a farming area just about 20 minutes down the road from El Tunal, a very successful school that has been using BBW books for several years. The director at El Tunal suggested that we start giving books to La Laguna, and it was a very good idea.
The students welcomed us warmly. We read books to them and with them, depending on the ages. During a free reading period, several young girls really enjoyed being with volunteer Annalisa. They read to her, shared a few prize stickers, and especially liked her pretty red hair.
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| Volunteer Annalisa adored by the children |
Volunteer Alice read a silly story to the youngest children in a circle. We especially loved the smiles of the two boys reading together. As always, these smiles make all of our efforts worthwhile.
This was the first year for donations to this school, but it certainly won’t be the last.
Annalisa Cardon and Alice Gartell, BBW volunteers, visited this school in July 2011.
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