This is the inspiring story of a Canadian woman who transformed a simple afternoon of reading to a group of children in her backyard in Ghana, Africa, into seven large community libraries in poor areas of the country's capital, support for more than 200 smaller initiatives around Ghana and in other African countries, and a publishing venture that produces children's books in English and Swahili. Kathy Knowles now runs her volunteer-based Osu Children's Library Fund out of her Winnipeg home with twice-yearly trips to Ghana. Her work promoting libraries and literacy continues - construction is now underway on a three-storey library in the area of the capital known as Korle Gonno.

About the Author
Deborah Cowley, an Ottawa-based writer and broadcaster, is also the author of Cairo, A Practical Guide and co-author of One Woman's Journey: A Portrait of Pauline Vanier.

Reviews
"You are proof that the vision and actions of just one person can make a tremendous difference in so many lives!" -- Michaelle Jean, former Governor General of Canada, following a visit to the Nima Library in November 2006



Book Information
ISBN 9781926531830
Author Deborah Cowley
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Great Plains Publications Ltd
Publisher Great Plains Publications Ltd
Weight(grams) 358g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm