The kids are grateful, too: One letter the volunteer librarians received, from Fatma Akarslan, decorated with illustrations of a heart, a four-leaf clover, a star and a sticker, says: “Nusrettin teacher, I am so glad to have met you. I like you very much. We will have a great time together. You both are wonderful people. We like you very much. We will get along very well. Bye for now.”
Another letter, addressed to the mobile library, says: “My friends and I like you very much. Nusrettin teacher I don’t know about my friends but I like you very much; I like the other teacher very much too. I mean don’t let it be said behind my back that ‘Arda didn’t like us’. The library was great; I liked you very much.” The letter was written on orange paper and signed by Arda Aksimsek.
Bicer and Korkmaz had stopped their travels in March because of Covid-19, but after receiving permission from the Ministry of Education in October, they began visiting villages after school during the week. They also visit villages on the Syrian border, about an hour’s drive, on the weekends.
Bicer says they are happy to contribute to the education and betterment of children, and are hopeful for their future, which they believe will be bright.
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