They're hungry, will you feed them?

Yesterday at lunch I put some new books on the shelves that we got from the Ministry/District Education office. They were some easy reading books that look really neat. I wasn't sure if I should put them out or let the teachers use them  for class (because they came with reading guides and notes). Well, the kids saw them and there was no turning back! Since yesterday at noon all the books have been checked out at least once (one of the kids even checked out one of the books that had the questions and reading guide in it and checked the book that went along with it). I've seen kids (boys!) in the library checking out books who hadn't set foot in there before. They're hungry for good books to read! Literacy is a huge issue in the Caribbean and in St. Lucia. These kids are taking ownership of their library (and becoming library assistants to help others check out books). They've asked for the library to be open at least one day a week this summer. Having books available that the kids want to read will help improve their reading ablility. Will you help "feed" by children? Check out how you can help. http://www.handsacrossthesea.net/HandsWishLists.htm I'm the first school listed in St. Lucia.