Proudly 100% librarian-led

Developing libraries in other countries isn’t easy. It’s an arduous process of curating a collection of culturally appropriate content, maintaining a culture of importance towards literacy, and integrating new technology to remain relevant, all while keeping kids engaged along the way.

Meet the librarians leading the project!

Lena Gonzalez Berrios

INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY LEAD

Lena is a librarian with a passion for community-building, literacy and education. In addition to her roles with e3kids International, she is a librarian for the Prince William Public Library System, a Rotarian with the North Stafford Rotary Club and a founding board member of the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area. She is an active member of Cornerstone Church, and assists with youth activities and missions. She has been working in literacy and libraries since 1991, and she knows firsthand that libraries transform lives.

George Omiro

LIBRARY PROJECT INTERN, CONSULTANT

As an enthusiastic reader and lover of novels, George has served as a librarian and teacher intern at Royal Comprehensive School and is fueled with zeal and passion to create an impact in the lives of young readers and kids by nourishing their reading culture. He is completing a degree in Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Nairobi. He serves as an intern for the Library Project and a consultant for the Royal Kids School Library.

Francis Otieno

ROYAL KIDS SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

Francis is a teacher and librarian at Royal Kids School and a student of Human Resource Management at the East Africa Institute of Certified Studies. Before attending Royals as a student, he did not have regular access to books or a school library, so his role as school librarian and the charge of promoting literacy have become his new found passion. He gives back to the school that helped him succeed by guiding and assisting students. He cultivates servant leadership through the student library assistant program, which he supervises. Francis models an attitude of service and diligence in education. He encourages students to harness the educational resources they have and empowers them to strive toward excellence.