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Social entrepreneur improves literacy in the developing world

Elisa F. Topper (Dundee Township Public Library, Dundee, Illinois, USA)

New Library World

ISSN: 0307-4803

Article publication date: 11 January 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the work of the non profit organization, Room to Read.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper presents a literature review including the book, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World.

Findings

Reports how an organization can bring about drastic positive change in a short period of time.

Originality/value

This paper shows the value of literacy in developing countries and how we can make a difference through the creation of libraries and bringing books to children.

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Citation

Topper, E.F. (2008), "Social entrepreneur improves literacy in the developing world", New Library World, Vol. 109 No. 1/2, pp. 87-89. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800810846038

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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