The Spark Plugs. During our years with Hands Across the Sea, we worked with over 100 U.S. Peace Corps Volunters. U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers bring spark to a project, kick-starting the stalled hopes of schools and community programs, working alongside educators to raise reading levels of children and create or rejuvenate a lending library. With over 2,500 U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers now serving in Fiji, we expect to refresh our partnership with these multi-skilled, highly professional folks to help raise the literacy levels of Fijian children.

. . . by spreading the word
We've yet to find a caring person who does not believe in literacy and giving every child access to great books and a lending library. But there's a lot of people who don't know about Fiji Readers or about the child literacy situation in Fiji. So the way to help more kids is to get the word out. Tell your friends and business associates about Fijian kids and what Fiji Readers is doing. Are you on social media? Start with our Facebook page. Thanks—we'll see you out there!
. . . by connecting the dots
Publishers, children's book authors, community libraries, Rotary Clubs—every literacy connection that can be connected should be connected. Have you found a good connection for Fiji Readers? Contact us.

The Drop-In Do-It-Alls. Sometimes they are a family that happens to be sailing by, and sometimes they are a couple on vacation at a local resort. We've enjoyed the hands-on help of many folks looking to go beyond the tourist experience and get their hands dirty—painting, building bookshelves, culling a library collection—or working directly with children (reading aloud) or educators (mentoring, listening, developing an ongoing relationship). Are you visiting Fiji during the winter months and ready to dig into some meaningful work? Contact us.

. . . by having some fun
A number of Fiji Readers supporters have raised funds and in-kind support for us—and had a good time doing it. Fijian-themed cocktail parties, or an organized run, bike, swim, walk, crawl, or sail. We can supply you with DVDs bursting with Fijian kids and music, and the informational material you may need. Contact us.
. . . by getting creative
Some Fiji Readers supporters issue "matching grant" challenges or arrange partnerships with companies. What's up your sleeve? Contact us.

The Homeland Heroes. We are not promising glamour—most of our summertime work involves sorting and packing boxes with new books—but we can promise that the work you accomplish with your hands will shortly be in the hands of very excited Fijian children. Can you work half a day with us in a warehouse this summer? You will sort and pack some truly amazing children's books, and you'll know who they are going to. Interested? Contact us.