Today marks two months that I’ve been here in Guatemala. I can hardly believe it! Time seems to go fast and normal at the same time. After two months, I can finally say I’m getting comfortable with our book collection. You see, there’s something significantly different about the library system we use here compared to the one I’m familiar with back home. Instead of the kids themselves having free range to the books, every single book is behind the counter with Yami and me.
So what happens when a kid comes in wanting a book? They walk straight up to me and say, “Me gustaria un libro de terror.” “I’d like a book of terror.” Sure.. let me just think real quick which of the 6,100 books would be best for your personal interests and reading level. In the afternoons, when the kids come to do investigations, they’ll tell me, “Necesito un libro de taxonomia.” “I need a book about taxonomy.” Coming right up! Cue the search on my end to hastily find such a book before helping the next student in line. Needless to say, this system has gotten me accustomed to our collection much quicker. While at times I do wish the kids had easier access to the pages of adventures that await them, I understand the desire to maintain the condition of thus said pages :)
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