THE CHALLANGE
The illiteracy rate in rural Guatemala is 77%. Rural schools function with the bare necessities, a chalkboard, wooden desks, and miniature chairs. School supplies are scarce, and books are non-existent.

For those students who are lucky enough to attend public school, most will learn to read. However, very few learn to enjoy a good story or experience the pleasure of having adventures in reading. Even fewer are encouraged to develop their critical thinking and comprehension skills through reading.