About

//**Read the World**// is a joint effort of the [|New Hope-Solebury High School Library], [|New Hope-Solebury Education Fund] and the [|Free Public LIbrary of New Hope and Solebury].

The mission of //**Read the World**// is to explore the cultural diversity of the world through literature and the arts.

**2010 - Exploring Latin America cultures Since our visiting author, Margarita Engle, is of Cuban descent, our featured books explore the culture of Cuba. However, the extended book list of recommended reading and our hosted events include the many other diverse cultures of Latin America.

2009 - Exploring the culture of Sub-Saharan Africa** Although each of the selected books revolve around issues of devastation, it is the beauty of the people and the spirit of their culture that really resonate as the books' main themes. Each of them center around characters which depict strength in family and devotion to their village. The books also bring public awareness to very important issues and, in fact, each of them offer ways for readers to make donations to the respective causes.

If you would like to make any contributions to the program, would like to be a sponsor, or submit any ideas, please contact any of the following committee members:

Mary Schwander, Library Media Specialist, New Hope-Solebury High School Caroline Dechert, Librarian, Free Public Library of New Hope and Solebury Kay Reiss, New Hope-Solebury Education Fund

Please visit our [|Survey] to submit your ideas for next year's program!