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Christina lives in a small village in Singida province, Tanzania. She is sixteen years old, and about to complete her high school education. “Being able to read is most important to me, because if you cannot read you cannot learn, and if you cannot learn you cannot live.” Christina is the only literate girl in her family. But simply being able to read does not automatically grant her a bright future. “I like to read, but our school has few books. There is only one textbook for five students. I am literate, but I have few opportunities to read.” This year a charity built Christina’s school a new library, and provided them with over 1000 textbooks. Christina volunteered to become a Library Prefect, sorting the shelves and helping other students find the books they need. “Today I am proud, because I have so many new books to read which will give me knowledge. These books will not only change my life, but the lives of everyone at my school. Reading is the key to our brighter future.”
This story was submitted by Rosa from the United Kingdom to the Reading Changed My Life Contest.
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