Bluffton nonprofit celebrates World Book Day with Serengeti-themed event

BLUFFTON, S.C. — Libraries for Kids International is celebrating its fifth annual World Book Day with a special event themed “Dreams Under the Serengeti.”

The Bluffton-based nonprofit is inviting the community to the Port Royal Sound Foundation on Saturday, April 25, for an evening of stories, music, food and testimonials. The event begins at 5 p.m.

Up to 200 people from the Lowcountry, surrounding states and overseas are expected to attend. Some guests are expected to wear native African dress.

Keynote speaker from Kenya

Kiko Otieno will serve as keynote speaker. Otieno is a native of Kenya who attended schools the organization serves. She now lives in San Antonio and works as a data analyst.

The event will include adventure, inspiring stories and testimonials, breathtaking visuals, music and food.

About the organization

Libraries for Kids International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving literacy and education for children in rural areas of Africa. The organization ships and provides books to publicly funded rural schools across Africa.

Since its founding, Libraries for Kids has delivered over 1.4 million books to establish 11,038 libraries in multiple countries. The organization hosts monthly author events at The Roasting Room in Bluffton.

The event will take place at Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Highway, Okatie, South Carolina.