Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Bob Marley Foundation, when the new school term begins in September, at least one school will have some well-needed reading tools.

Continuing on its mission to help develop the education system, the foundation recently made a donation of 100 books to the Victory Basic School in Trench Town, St Andrew. With a value of over $30,000, the books are designed to reflect the Caribbean experience, helping the toddlers in critical areas of their reading development.

Although the donation was made earlier this month, the recipients are still beaming with excitement about the gifts. "These are very good books," declares Ms Black, administrator at Victory Basic School. "I read them already and they're perfect for what we're doing, they will be well used here."

According to Jackie Lynch Stewart, general manager of the Bob Marley Foundation, the books have features that should accelerate the literacy process, and should make learning more meaningful.

"It's a library of Caribbean books which are geared for early childhood, to be used to enhance their reading skills," explained Stewart.