Getting books from the U.S. feeds these students' love of reading

Getting books from the U.S. feeds these students' love of reading

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Books for Africa is an organization that has sent over 41 million books to 53 African countries. It was inspired by Tom Warth's visit to a bookless library in Africa. The organization focuses on sending culturally appropriate books and is exploring digital solutions to increase distribution. The initiative has significantly impacted African schools, fostering a love for reading among students.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary mission of the organization 'Books for Africa'?

To build libraries in Africa

To publish African authors

To send donated books to African libraries and schools

To sell books to African countries

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Who initiated the Books for Africa project?

Salina Hambers

Tom Warth

Jeremy Bostwick

Pat Plonski

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How did the books impact students at the White Dove School in Rwanda?

They became less interested in reading

They developed a love for reading and improved their English

They started writing their own books

They focused more on sports

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which types of books are considered culturally inappropriate to send to Africa?

Science fiction and fantasy

Self-help and travel guides

Mystery and thriller novels

Biographies and autobiographies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What new technology is Books for Africa experimenting with to increase book distribution?

E-readers and digital books

Audiobooks

Interactive textbooks

Virtual reality books

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What is a common request from African recipients regarding the types of books they receive?

More books about American culture

More books about European history

More books on technology

More books in local languages

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Why are some computer books not included in shipments to Africa?

They are outdated

They are not in demand

The 'for dummies' label can be misunderstood

They are too expensive