Letter

Dear Bookaneers,

My name is Marcus Haymon and I am a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco, serving in the Youth Development Sector. I write to you on behalf of the Peace Association of Sidi Allal Bahraoui to request English language books for a community library and literacy center.

The Peace Association of Sidi Allal Bahraoui is a small development association comprised of teachers in the primary and high schools. The association has strong roots in the community, having been established in 2003. Over the past 5 years the association has coordinated environmental clean-ups, anti-smoking campaigns, International Women's Day Celebrations and other community enrichment activities. In collaboration with the Peace Corps Volunteer, the association received funding to establish a tri-lingual library and literacy center. The library will have books in English, Arabic and French and will benefit all members of the community, primarily youth and women.

In Sidi Allal Bahraoui, much like all of Morocco, access to English language books and texts has become increasingly important. All students take English in high school and increased English reading materials will help students in their classes and improve their chances of succeeding on the English portion of the Baccalaureate exam. High levels of English help facilitate the job search and there is a wealth of information available in English books, newspapers and magazines. It is for these reasons that the Peace Association requests English language books for their library.

Children's books, short stories or Young Adults Novels are most appropriate, in addition to magazines and elementary school text books. However, any donations are greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for your consideration and generosity.

Sincerely,

Marcus Haymon

Peace Corps Volunteer - Sidi Allal Bahraoui, Morocco

Youth Development Sector, 2006 - 2008

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We're thrilled to be working with this new library, and we're going to be sending books very soon!

Reply to Marcus:

Dear Marcus,

Today we packed two boxes of mostly children's books to ship to Morocco. We are thoroughly enthusiastic about being able to make a contribution to the new library, and we think it's a great establishment. We wish you all the best.

Sincerely,
Bookaneers