Most of us take the public library for granted. It’s just THERE whenever we need it. But, for readers in a remote region of Africa, the library comes to them via camel.

The Camel Library began operating in October 1996. The bush where the camels go is otherwise impassable. These days, 12 camels (and librarians) make their way through the bush to four settlements every day, four days a week.

Now that’s dedication!

The Camel Library needs more books, and the National Writing for Children Center is going to see that they get them.

Every month we will send books that we have received for review (after the reviews are written, of course). Suzanne Lieurance will also send the books she receives from authors who are her guests on her weekday afternoon talk show, Book Bites for Kids.

If you’re a children’s author or illustration and would like to have your book reviewed by the National Writing for Children Center - and know that the book will eventually find its way halfway around the world for children who might never have a chance to read it otherwise - send your book(s) via regular mail (since UPS will NOT deliver to a p.o. box) to:

The National Writing for Children Center
P.O. Box 8422
Kansas City, Missouri 64114