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09/09/2026

“It is only because we tell our own stories that we save ourselves from being told.” — Ama Ata Aidoo

Our stories carry our memories, experiences, cultures and perspectives. When we tell them ourselves, we preserve them in our own voices.

Reading is part of that process too. Every book introduces us to a story, a perspective or an experience that might otherwise remain unknown.

Read widely. Know other stories. Tell your own.

03/09/2026

Just a week ago, we were at GSS Angwan Rogo for their Prize Giving and Presentation Day, celebrating some of the school’s best-performing students.

We presented books to outstanding students as a way of celebrating their hard work and encouraging others to strive for excellence.

Because when we celebrate one student’s achievement, we inspire many others to believe, “I can do better too!”

31/08/2026

What we hope to see grow tomorrow often depends on what we are willing to begin today.

Reading gives us ideas, perspectives, and knowledge that can shape the way we think and act. But growth requires intention. We have to plant, nurture, and keep going.

This Monday, think about the future you want to build. What knowledge are you gaining? What are you learning? And what are you willing to start?

28/08/2026

TGIF

Take a break from the noise, pick up a book, and give your imagination somewhere beautiful to go this weekend.

26/08/2026

It is never too late to begin again.

Some dreams may take time. Some goals may be delayed. But as long as you are willing to take the next step, there is still room to pursue what matters to you.

This week, let go of the thought that you are “too late” and give yourself permission to start. 📚✨

What dream or goal are you ready to pursue? Share with us in the comments.

24/08/2026

Some moments pass, but the lessons they leave behind can stay with us forever.

This Monday, reflect on the stories, experiences, and books that have shaped you. Make room for the moments worth remembering and the lessons worth carrying forward. 📚✨

What is one lesson from a book or life experience that has stayed with you? Share it in the comments.

21/08/2026

TGIF

The weekend is your invitation to slow down, open a book, and let a good story take you somewhere new. Read, unwind, repeat.

20/08/2026

Some wounds of the heart are best healed in the company of good friends. ❤️

Jane Austen beautifully captures the comforting power of friendship:

“Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.”

More than two centuries later, her words still resonate. What book or author has given you comfort during a difficult season? 📖

17/08/2026

“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.” — Jane Austen

Knowledge can make us wiser, but tenderness teaches us how to use that wisdom with kindness, empathy, and understanding.

Every book we read gives us an opportunity to see life through another person's eyes.

This Week, let's not only fill our minds with good words; let's allow what we read to shape the way we treat others.

Open a book. Open your heart. Let kindness lead the way. 💚

What is one book that has made you more compassionate?

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