Although most of our book drives are carried out by schools, organizations, or clubs, we are always open to ingenious methods of collection. We loved the idea the McDermott Family had to start a library in Africa as their holiday gift to each other instead of giving Christmas gifts. Grandmother Ann Vosti offered her garage to store the books in Palo Alto. Ann’s four children and grandchildren, led by daughter LeeAnne, collected books at the schools, churches, clubs and sports teams they are involved in. And family members chipped in to pay shipping costs. The McDermott Family has shipped over 3,000 books, enough to fill 3 libraries!

The McDermott family’s books will start libraries at the Mahobong Secondary School (Lesotho), the Leribe Community Center in (Lesotho), and the New Xade Community Center (Botswana). The McDermott family’s achievement is a testament to the power of the family and all the different communities a family can touch.