What a lovely end-of-year present to receive the carton of books you sent in February. ... Guess it was "Camel Express"... and I'm not sure camels know how to swim. But the package arrived safe and sound and last night I "tiled" my living room floor sorting the lovely books which are now piled up in my friendly wagon near the front door and will be delivered this morning in my "bookmobile". It was exciting going through the titles and enjoying a few stories on the way. I'll be taking the books to Abu Krinat elementary and high schools.This is a Bedouin community about 45 minutes from here.
Thank you so much for your hard work and help. These books will go a long way, I'm sure, in helping young English pupils learn the language. Know that English for Bedouins is a 4th language. They learn Hebrew and English and also classical or literary Arabic. The Bedouin spoken dialect is very different from the formal language. I'll be working with the English teachers next year and showing them how to use these fantastic books in their classes.
Any thanks from Laurie go directly to our generous donors. I am just the person who passes them on.
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