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Courtesy NASA, 2015.

Underground Library, Neo Mathetsa, Mohlakeng, South Africa:

    Underground Library was self-started by a group of teens in Mohlakeng, South Africa, to address low literacy rates amongst school-age children there.  Collectively known as Mohlakeng Youth Movement (MYM), they solicited donations of books from neighbors, churches and other sources, creating a literary library out of the one-room home of Neo Mathetsa.

    The library houses the book collection and serves as a tutoring center for the youth.  One of the innovations at Underground Library are efforts to turn literary scenes into dramatic re-enactments, assisting the students in developing reading skills and interpretations.

    For more information, please refer to the following links to the Mail & Guardian, an official sponsor of Underground Library:

Credit:  Gustav Butlex, M&G photographer, 2015

Credit:  Gustav Butlex, M&G photographer, 2015

Mail & Guardian article: 

http://mg.co.za/article/2015-02-27-underground-library-needs-support

M&G: Meet the Team 

http://mg.co.za/article/2015-03-02-meet-the-team-behind-the-underground-library-project