Good communication skills are usually as a result of reading, and one way of enhancing language skills is by reading a lot in the same language.

We at Miale have not been left behind in making sure that all the children we support have the best of communication skills now and in the future. We want them to excel in this, particularly as language skills in their respective schools can uplift their grades. It has been proven that understanding a question in an exam is the first key to success. If you misinterpret the question, you risk answering the question incorrectly. We at Miale understand this and are trying to make sure that the children we support have resources that will help them better comprehend the English language.

To help this in a big way we received book donations that helped us start a library at our premises. Previously, we would have to take the children to a national library, but we thought having a small one of our own will go a long way to helping the kids. They will not have to wait for the next trip to the national library to access the vital information that books provide them for their language skills.

Miale library sessions
The Miale children’s library is an important resource that is well stocked with all genres of books that appeal to all age groups. One of the activities that the children enjoy during their school holidays are the library sessions. They have free access to various books that interest them and it has proven to be a very worthwhile pastime. The Miale library was introduced when the children expressed their interest in books during one of the holiday trips to the national library. There, they had the opportunity to read various books, magazines, as well access information from computers.

These library sessions provide the children with the opportunity to broaden their vocabulary as well as learn lots of fun and educational things. Some children have even got ideas of careers they would like to pursue as result of something they’ve read and this in turn helps to shape their focus and work hard in school. It’s our hope that the library will expand to accommodate more books and even computers which are great reservoirs of information.

Good communication skills, good grades in languages - all as a result of the Miale Library. Thanks to Stella for contributing to this story.

By Peter Irungu