WE NEED BOOKS!

With several End of the Year large shipments under our belts, the International Book Project needs to replenish our stock of books to send to developing countries and throughout the U.S.

In particular, we need:

• Medical Books (all fields including but not limited to surgery, family medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, dentistry, orthopedics, etc)
• Children’s books (picture books and board books for children ages 0-5. We especially need books about concepts like nature, art, music, growing up, starting school, manners, etc. Also we need timeless classic picture books like Madeline, Curious George, Dr. Seuss, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and pretty much any picture book by Scholastic.)

Most of these books will probably go toward our upcoming donations to Haiti, Albania and Eastern Kentucky.

If you have books that meet the above criteria (or any other book in good condition), please drop them off or ship them to us at:

International Book Project
1440 Delaware Ave.
Lexington, KY 40505

All book donations and gifts of postage are tax-deductible and you will be provided a tax-receipt upon donating. Thank you so much for supporting IBP!

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International Book Project– A Thank You from Book Recipient in Jamaica

Today IBP received this Thank You note from a partner in Jamaica:

“Dear IBP,

We are delighted with the books sent to us! They are very useful for our tutoring program with the children. Also, they are an asset for our adults who cannot read, write or spell. Thank you for all you do to help encourage literacy. You are remembered in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Sr. Clare Marie Carriger

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Jamaica

Thank You From Nepal!

IBP recently received this touching Thank You from Nepal. It reads:

“Dear staff of IBP,

Thank you very much for the much needed books. Our extremely small library has increased significantly with the addition of these fine books. Our students and teachers are overjoyed to receive these books and will enjoy using them in the classroom. Thanks for helping us to produce a more enjoyable and productive learning environment for our students and teachers. Our staff are dedicated to providing the highest standard of education possible and appreciate your help in helping us to achieve these standards. If you know of any other links with the outside world that can help us to bring modern education standards to the remote far west region of Nepal, we would be most appreciative. We welcome you to come and visit our school at any time.”

Lamki Pioneers’ Academy

Nepal

Thank You from a Book Recipient in Indonesia!

Dear IBP,

I am currently a 2^nd year Peace Corps Volunteer serving in East Java, Indonesia.  I can’t express enough thanks for your financial help in shipping books from America halfway around the world to a school you’ve never heard of and students you’ve never met.

I have a very devoted counterpart and group of English Club students who are trying to create an ‘English Corner’ full of resources not only for English lovers, but for other subjects who may not have access to decent-quality books, specifically math and science.  Naturally, my English Club girls were most excited about the novels and short stories that were included in the box, but were much appreciative of everything that was included.

Although you may feel that your act of kindness was effortless, please know that this first shipment of books has not only increased the level of interest that my students already had in English, but also demonstrated the generosity of Americans in helping promote education worldwide.  Here are a few thank you notes that my students insisted I share with you, and as in true Javanese culture, they apologize in advance for any mistakes they may have made in their not-yet-perfect English.  Again thank you and I hope your kindness will revisit you tenfold.

All my best from Indonesia,

Maggie Lautzenheiser-Page

“Hello…My name is Lisa.  Oh yea, thank you for sending the books.  I like it because nice and interesting book.  With the book we become aware of something and get new insights.  I hope you are not tired of sending books- we are very pleased and grateful for your books.  Thank you very much.

See You,

Lisa Lisfia Abidah (member of English Club)”

“Hi…my name is Ninik.  I was happy when the books came for us.  Thank you so much.

Books is the window of the world, and your gift of good books is full of story and education, knowledge, fables, etc.  We, all members of English Club, never stop saying thanks to you all (donors of the books).  The books will sure have benefit for us.

Thanks,

Ninik (member of English Club)”

Today, IBP received this beautiful thank you card from a school in Ukraine! It reads:

“Dear IBP,

Thank you so much for the books. You have no idea how grateful we are. Our work will be much easier now. These books will help students to achieve real success in learning English. Thank you again.

Respectfully,

Lera.”

Dear IBP,

Thank you so much for your support! We received your shipment of books at the end of May. If the books could talk, I am sure they could spin a pretty good story of their adventure across land and sea to reach Lusaka, Zambia.

The books have been donated to Bauleni Street Kids Project located on the outskirts of central Lusaka just past the city cemetery. Bauleni Street Kids Project was chosen because of student need, commitment to establishing a library and its large population of special needs children.

The recipients read their new books at the Bauleni Street Kids Project in Zambia.

During the presentation of the books, we snacked on milk and cookies. One special needs student volunteered to read a book aloud to her classmates. After the story-telling, the children had a chance to read the books.

The school has set aside a classroom and filled the shelves with books, like sets of donated encyclopedias and books geared more for older students. With this very-welcomed donation, the school now has books every age can enjoy.

Thank you so much!

Best regards,

Dandy Manning-Karaca

President

Members of Transylvania University’s First Year Urban Program Reflect on Volunteering with IBP

Members of Transylvania University’s First Year Urban Program (FUP) volunteered at International Book Project on Monday, August 29th 2011. They helped pack a shipment of books to Rwanda. Here are the comments a few of them had about their service with IBP:

 

“After learning about what IBP does, I was really excited about helping out. The fact that we were a part of something that can change people’s lives is awesome. It’s just a really good feeling.”

-Zach Barnett, Class of 2015

 

“I hadn’t heard about IBP prior to volunteering, but I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to help out with something so powerful and unique. Giving back to the world is something that most people don’t understand the power of, and helping out at IBP opened my eyes to the lasting impact that generosity and charity have on people’s lives. It is so inspiring to know that a small operation out of Lexington, Kentucky will have lasting ramifications on children’s lives across the world for many years to come.”

-Ben Hoseus, Class of 2014

 

“I first heard about IBP at the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts. The creative writers were assigned here for community service day. I was so jealous! What could be better than spending the day sorting through books? It wasn’t until I came here myself with the First Year Urban Program that I realized what a profound difference you guys are making, and how privileged I was to finally be a part of it. What you’re doing here is so incredible and so vital. Everyone has a right to an education.”

-Hanna Leatherman, Class of 2015

Balagula Theatre Company Production Will Benefit IBP

The International Book Project is pleased to announce its partnership with the Balagula Theatre Company!  On Saturday, September 3^rd at Natasha’s Bistro in downtown Lexington, the Balagula Theatre will hold a showing of “One Flea Spare” by Naomi Wallace. For every $15 general admission ticket sold, IBP will receive $5. For every $10 student ticket sold, IBP will receive $2.

Tickets will be available for sale in advance. Reservations have to be made on beetnik.com or by calling Natasha’s Bistro at 859-259-2745. While the play will run from September 1^st to 14^th, IBP will only receive a portion of the proceeds from the show on September 3^rd.

Come to watch this award winning play! Not only will you enjoy a play that showcases Lexington’s leading actors while enjoying a delicious meal at Natasha’s Bistro, but this will also be an exciting opportunity for you to support IBP!

When: September 3^rd at 8 pm

Where: Natasha’s Bistro located at 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY 40507. 859.259.2754

Cost: $15 for general admission, $10 for students

A Thank You from Alto Parana, Paraguay!

Dear IBP,

Thank you so much for the books.  They arrived in excellent condition. It was beginning to sprinkle and nearing dusk when I walked into my sight with a heavy box of books on my head.  I heard a voice call out as I walked down the street.  It was the kindergarten teacher and her two daughters calling me in from the rain.  I obliged and spent the next hour exploring the contents of the box with them.  The girls were ecstatic and what a beautiful sight it was to see them share stories.

Thank you again! Keep up the good work!

Rachel Graham
Peace Corps Volunteer
Ka’a Jovai School
Alto Parana, Paraguay

Chidren from Alto Parana, Paraguay enjoy their books.

Students look at their new books!

A student gets lost in a book.

Students prepare their new books for the shelves.

Thank You Message From An Old IBP Recipient.

Dear IBP staff,

Many years back my late father had subscribed to the International Book Project, and our family started getting books from you through some contacts. The details are not clear to me as I was just ten years old or may be younger then. The wealth of knowledge that we were exposed to was immeasurable. Our English improved.  We learned about the world outside our little town. Our debt to you is beyond measure. Today our family’s broadminded approach to life is because of these books. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your gift of books. We have kept your books till today in our family even though the pages have yellowed. Re-reading the books gives us immense pleasure. Thank you once again.

With love and gratitude,

Malcy