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11 January, 2013, Huaipet Village, Xayaboury Province, Laos

Book party: At book parties we read from books, play games, and sing songs. At the end of each book party, every student gets to choose a book, usually the first book they've ever owned. Then we give more to the school. Our book parties have two goals. First, we get children excited about books. (Previously, most of them had seen textbooks, but never a book they were eager to read.) Second, we observe closely, to see what books are most avidly read, what's needed, and what techniques help spread a love of reading.

This event was sponsored by Wendy and Robert Mcdowell (United States). Thank you!

At the end of a book party, every child gets to select a book of their own. After they've looked through their new book, we circulate and give them a chance to swap for a different title if they wish.

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