Explore Our Journey"We started with a few books and a big dream — to spark change through stories."
Nurturing a reading revolution from the heart of rural Kenya — one book, one child, one dream at a time.
To expand access to books, nurture a love for reading, and build a lifelong culture of literacy in underserved communities across Kenya and beyond.
To ensure every child, no matter their background, connects to new opportunities through stories, imagination, and the power of books.
Co-Founder & Youth Leader
Surina is a passionate reader and advocate for equal learning opportunities. Her vision of connecting rural communities through storytelling sparked the Books & Beyond movement.
Co-Founder & CSR Advocate
Keisha brings creativity and courage to the project. From her graduation speech to her community work, she's deeply committed to inspiring young changemakers.
Across rural Kenya, many children grow up without access to storybooks or electricity — but with an unshakable thirst to learn.
A visit to Kathonzweni HGM Primary School revealed there was no library at all.
"Most of our students have never read a book outside their textbooks."
— Ms. Rosina Muia, headteacher.
That moment inspired us to bring knowledge, color, and imagination into classrooms — and to give an equal chance to children like us.
We believe when children read, they grow — and the whole community grows with them!
This graph summarizes the key educational barriers that many schools in underserved communities face — from poor infrastructure to limited reading materials — reinforcing the urgency to act.