Have you ever dreamed of becoming an artist and illustrating a book? Are you deeply passionate about books and the joy of reading? If you are, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Q’eqchi is a native Mayan dialect spoken by over a million people in Guatemala. Q’eqchi has only been a written language recently and there are no published picture books in Q’eqchi. EnLevo is working to change that. Books nurture creativity and foster a thirst for knowledge, and that's exactly what EnLevo aims to deliver. EnLevo wants to get books, in their native language, into the hands of those who have never had books before and give them an opportunity to imagine.
EnLevo volunteers have taken stories from the Q’eqchi history as well as their current lives and written simple stories. The stories have been translated into Spanish and then into Q’eqchi. Now we need to have the stories illustrated. We have a few wonderful artists who have volunteered time and completed a few of the stories, but we have more stories that need to be illustrated. If you're an artist with a passion for making a difference or if you know someone who fits the bill, we invite you to join our noble cause. Get in touch with EnLevo to discuss how you can bring stories to life through your art. Info@EnLevo.org.
We are also looking for people who want to make a difference by helping us fund the printing of these books. If you are passionate about reading and books, and want to help by donating to the printing of these simple books, visit our website at www.EnLevo.org to learn more about our project and discover how your contributions can make a lasting impact.
https://enlevo.org/projectdetail/simple-qeqchi-picture-books to learn more about our project and discover how your contributions can make a lasting impact.
