Description: "Books and Bricks" is based on a real event at a primary school in Cape Town, South Africa, shortly after the historic elections in 1994, that ended apartheid and elected the first black president, Nelson Mandela. Change--even change for the better--can be unsettling yet it provides an opportunity to work together to improve the world. This is a compelling and uplifting story about self-reliance and community building. Illustrations.
Review Quotes: "Salmina's story is amazing in its simplicity and effectiveness. Drawing from an actual, award-winning project conducted in 1994 at Zerilda Park Primary School in Cape Town, the book provides in-depth details of the project that has been celebrated worldwide for its impact on poverty reduction and community development." -- Pallas Gates McCorquodale "Foreword Reviews"