Manuel lives in the small village of Paquip, Guatemala. During the Christmas Holidays he borrowed a book from the mobile library, BIBLIOTECO, and when he returned it, he said: “Thank you for lending this book, it was of great help during the holidays. I used the dictionary to look up the words I did not know, and now I know twenty new words.”

Clearly Manuel has a passion for learning and due to his location, he is not always able to receive quality books that aid in his education. He is ten years old and his first language and the one spoken at home is Kaqchikel. Since Spanish is the language most used at school, enriching his vocabulary is of great importance to Manuel’s education.

Thank you for supporting Manuel in his studies! Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

It was a great surprise and joy when the children of El Tesoro, Guatemala, walked into their classroom and found they all had new desks. What they had been using for desks was torn down and hard to write on, plus very bad for their backs.

The school year has just begun, so this is a wonderful way to start the year. Without your help, these children would not have received such a valuable addition to their classroom. Being comfortable and writing on a flat surface will greatly improve their educational experience. This is a great donation that impacts the life of 25 children. Thank you so much.

Lady is 10 years old and lives in rural Guatemala. She has just received the book you sent to her. The book is Peter Pan and she loves to see him fly with his friends. She wishes she could be Wendy and fly to visit her grandparents who live far away. Thank you so much for the wonderful book.

Debora is 6 years old and from rural Guatemala. She is just now learning to read.  She is having fun picking out the words she knows. She likes the clothes Alice is wearing, and enjoys all of the wonderful pictures. For Debora, taking this book home today is a great gift. Thank you so much.

Angel is 9 years old and lives in rural Guatemala. He thinks Pinocho is great.  Since he has no books at home, this is a great treat and he is very happy.  He is planning to read it to his smaller brothers because his parents can’t read. Having new books in Paxixil, Guatemala makes a great difference in the lives of the children there. Thank you for your gift!

Nancy is 6 years old and lives in rural Guatemala. In her new book, she is discovering many animals that she has never seen. Since she is just learning to read she is enjoying finding words she knows. From the book you provided her, she learned a new lesson about sharing. Thank you!

Luis Fernando is 10 years old and he is reading La Cigarra y La Hormiga, the gift you sent. He has little opportunity to read at home in rural Guatemala, since his parents can’t afford to buy books. Having the opportunity to read and look at such lovely books will help him to read better and learn to love reading. His teachers have noticed the interest and are sure that your gift will boost his reading. Thank you Lesley!

Elisa, 9 years old, is reading the book you sent, The Beauty and the Beast. She thinks the castle is beautiful. Paxixil, a small village in Guatemala where she lives, is a village with many children who have no books at home. Having this gift means a lot to her, thank you!