Volunteering at Big Brother Mouse

Today I did a little volunteering with another American woman at this place called Big Brother Mouse, a fairly new kids literacy organization in Luang Prabang. It was started by a foreigner, they write publish childrens books, as there aren't that many in Lao and most people can't afford them anyway. It's a pretty neat idea, they sponsor story times and give away books, and encourage travellers to buy some and give them away if they're travelling further on in Laos. They also employ some of the local teens, and they appreciated having a chance to practice English with us. We helped paint a few signs- though in the sense that little kids help their parents cook, they took over after we moved too slow. If anyone is traveling through the area and you have time, check them out, Luang Prabang is so small that it shouldn't be a problem to find it. Their website is under construction, but its www.bigbrothermouse.com if anyone wants to check it out.