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{Purposeful Giveaway} Ru K’ux Na’oj – The Heart of Knowledge

See this beautiful building? It’s our library, just down the block from our house.
And, it’s totally full of books.
We don’t consider everyday how blessed we are to have access to all these books.
Ru K’ux Na’oj means “the heart of knowledge” and was founded to give this blessing of books to people who don’t have it in Guatemala in the city of Santa Catarina Palopó.

In 2006, Guatemalan university students established a library in this depressed city with the help of local organizations. There were then only a few books. In 2007, through donations, the number of books on the shelves began to grow. Through active fundraising and selling traditional Mayan weavings by women from their community, Ru K’ux Na’oj successfully doubled its literary resources during 2008 and reached almost 600 donated books in 2009. Since then, they have focused on promoting reading and the library through reading contests and teacher training opportunities while still growing their library. They are now working to get the funds needed to hire a librarian and acquire a larger space for not only books but furniture and shelving to serve the community whose interest in literacy has skyrocketed. 

The sell some really neat items on their Etsy store for this purpose (just look here for my favorite).
And, here’s your chance to have one of their beautiful pieces sent to you totally for free.

Up for the giveaway today is the red table runner pictured below. So bright and colorful. Really nice for the holidays.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
  
You don’t have to be a blog follower to enter. But, feel free to add your cute little picture over there on the right.


To enter, leave a comment here sharing your favorite item at Ru K’ux Na’oj’s Etsy Store.


For a second entry, tell us what book you think is a must have for their library. 
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Only takes one entry to win. But, two entries make your chances better. And, I’m looking forward to hearing what book you think simply needs to be there.

You only have through Monday the 12th to enter. 
I’ll choose a winner using random.org after that.

We’re not done yet! This week and next still with more purposeful giveaways!

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  3. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the “Rewoven–handmade tote created from Mayan blouses”–it is GORGEOUS! I’m gonna have to bookmark that etsy shop for sure!
    -Valerie

  6. A must have book is “Where The Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein! My kids LOVE that book!

  9. i love the chalinas and the beaded bracelets. and the only reason the totes & purses aren’t on top is that i’m making a conscious effort to curb my bag/tote/purse addiction!!!
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  23. I love the Rewoven handmade tote from blouses. So lovely.
    new gfc follower as jhb
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

  37. Sandra Boynton board books are fun for little ones and Christian Heros Then & Now are fantastic reads for older kids!

  38. I love the Guatemalan apron! And the table runners! Everything is beautiful!

    hrfarley at gmail dot com

  43. The table runners are my favorite — absolutely beautiful!

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

  44. I think “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein would be a great addition to their library.

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

  46. My favorite aside from the runner is the chalina with fringe! If I wasn’t so broke I’d totally buy a bunch of them for family and friends!

    edendaphne at gmail dot com

  63. I do love the table runners! The photo of them all hanging outdoors is wonderful…all those luscious colors!

  64. Any cook by Graeme Base would be excellent…he’s a great storyteller and truly wondrous illustrator. I’d start with “Animalia” because it was my favorite. :)

  67. They should have Charline Harris for the Mamas, Vampire Academy by Mead for teens and finally Eric CArle books for kids :) :)

    tristazmail @yahoo .com

  76. I just love the Guatemalan Apron! It can be very hard to find a beautiful apron that is also functional – not just for show.
    ohmiss14 at yahoo dot com ☮

  86. I think everyone should at least have Grimms Fairy Tales…..especially if you have children!
    Karen Dorris
    kpintn/at/hotmail/dot/com

  90. I recommend the book More with Less by Doris Janzen Longacre. The subtitle says it best: suggestions by Mennonites on how to eat better and consume less of the world’s resources. My copy is from 1976. In a store today I saw the 25th anniversary edition.
    There are frugal recipes with few and easy to find ingredients as well as tips from the author and readers.

    This book was definitely ahead of the times. I’m sure the new edition is even better than mine. I would certainly like the update.

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