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New Books by Norah Colvin at Library For All – #readilearn

This week I received a surprise in the post that I just had to share with you. I received printed copies of 8 beginner readers, all written by me, that have recently been added to the Library For All collection. One of them has even been translated into Tetum, an Austronesian language spoken on the island of Timor that is an official language of East Timor.

While I knew the books were in production, I didn’t realise they were published, so receiving the package was a wonderful surprise. I am absolutely delighted to be able to support the work of Library For All by donating these stories to them. In addition to these eight, two other titles were published in 2019, and there are an additional four titles recently published for which I have not yet received printed copies.

While the entire collection of digital books is available to download free from Library For All through a free Android app, the purchase of printed books from the collection helps to support the work of Library For All.

I first introduced you to  the wonderful work of  Library For All in the post Library For All — A Force for Equality through Literacy. You are welcome to find out more by heading back to the post or exploring their website.

Briefly, Library For All is an Australian not for profit organisation with a mission to “make knowledge accessible to all, equally” through a digital library of books that is available free to anyone anywhere in the world. The focus is on providing high quality, engaging, age appropriate and culturally relevant books to children in developing countries and remote areas.

Printed copies are also available and catalogues of titles can be browsed in the shop.

My titles can be found on my Amazon Author page.

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45 responses to “New Books by Norah Colvin at Library For All – #readilearn”

  1. Norah Avatar

    Thanks, Kate. I’ll delete now.

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  2. singlikewildflowers Avatar

    Indeed, a wonderful surprise in the mail. Hope your books will help many in their literacy journey! Admire your work and your dedication to childhood learning.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you so much for your kind support and encouragement. Improving literacy is my passion.

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      1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

        My pleasure!! Literacy is essential and to have fun while learning are the best. I have a deeper appreciation for teaching literacy as I’m in the thick of it homeschooling my kids. Also, I see how hard literacy is for immigrants in my Korean community and the limitations they face in daily matters.

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        1. Norah Avatar

          I know what you mean. Being literate is essential to participate fully in all that life requires of us. Let me know if I can support your teaching in any way.

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          1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

            Thank you Norah for your kind comment. I’ll definitely reach out if I need ideas or support in my homeschool teaching. It’s a lot of experimentation, improvisation, and going with the flow (very reluctantly at times).
            Take care and have a great weekend. 🙂

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            1. Norah Avatar

              Going with the flow is a great idea. Stay positive. Have fun!

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              1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

                Will keep trying to stay flexible and growth minded. Thank you for sending your positive and happy vibes!
                Have a great weekend Norah. 🙂

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                1. Norah Avatar

                  Thank you. I hope you’re enjoying a lovely weekend too! 💖

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  3. Jennie Avatar

    Congratulations, Norah. This is wonderful!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jennie. I’m delighted to be able to help this wonderful organisation this way.

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      1. Jennie Avatar

        You’re welcome!

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  4. robinettercleave Avatar

    Oh Norah, that is so cool! Congratulations! For such a wonderful cause, too! 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks so much, Robin. Did you notice The Musical Mule was among the titles?

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  5. Chel Owens Avatar

    Neat! And a great cause, Norah.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Chelsea.

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  6. calmkate Avatar

    congrats Norah, that’s most impressive! Good for all readers and recognition for your work … so nice 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks so much, Kate. I’m delighted to be able to help this wonderful organisation in this small way.

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      1. calmkate Avatar

        not in a small way, contributing so many books sounds like a huge effort to me … who illustrates them for you?

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        1. Norah Avatar

          The illustrators are arranged by Library For All. I love the illustrators they chose for these books. They did a great job.

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          1. calmkate Avatar

            ah so they have their own, interesting. When you’d written so much I thought you might be working in collaboration with an artist. But this means different artists illustrate your books so there would be variety, neat idea!

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            1. Norah Avatar

              I just checked the covers of these twelve books. I think there were seven different illustrators. 🙂

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              1. calmkate Avatar

                I think that’s a lovely idea!

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                1. Norah Avatar

                  Thanks, Kate. 🙂

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  7. beth Avatar

    Wow, thank you

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you. 🙂

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  8. Sarah Brentyn Avatar

    What a lovely surprise, indeed! And a wonderful feeling of accomplishment writing so many books and helping so many children. 📚🎉

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    1. Norah Avatar

      It was an amazing surprise, Sarah. I’d forgotten how many books Library For All had accepted and certainly didn’t expect to see them all published at once.

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  9. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    What a wonderful thing to do. So these were stories not with your publisher? You had the rights to? How does that work?

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jacqui. These are stories I wrote and donated to the publisher Library For All. They make they digital versions available free to everyone everywhere via the app. I guess there is a cost involved if people want paper copies, so that’s why they cost, but all the money returns to Library For All. I get no payment or royalties. I’m happy to support this wonderful organisation in this small way.

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      1. Jacqui Murray Avatar

        What a kind thing for you to do. They look gorgeous. I love that idea.

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        1. Norah Avatar

          I love to be able to help in this way. I can’t get out in the field like others do. This way is the best use of my skills. 💖

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  10. Missionarysights Avatar

    New Books by Norah Colvin at Library For All – #readilearn

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  11. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar

    Way to go Buddy! That’s a whole lot of published books you’ve got there and how wonderful to be a part of Library For All. Very cool, I’m smiling with you.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, D. I am very happy to be able to contribute in this small way to such a wonderful organisation as Library For All.

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  12. Jim Borden Avatar

    what a wonderful surprise! congratulations and great job supporting such a worthy cause…

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jim. I’m delighted to be able to help improve literacy levels, especially in developing countries, in this small way.

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      1. Jim Borden Avatar

        I am sure the children in those countries are grateful as well…

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        1. Norah Avatar

          I think so too.

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  13. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar

    Many congratulations, Norah. What wonderful news. I had no idea you’d written so many books.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I’m so happy to be able to contribute to Library For All in this small way, Hugh. 🙂

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  14. Anne Goodwin is bringing Matilda Windsor home Avatar

    A lovely surprise for me, too, as this popped into my inbox (early morning here). Mega congratulations: 8 new books and 4 more on the way. You might need new bookshelves.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Anne. They’re very slim books. I don’t think I’ll need new shelves for a while. 💖

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