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In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your cyberfair project both on-line and in person.

Interaction With Independent Bookstore Owners:

We found four independent bookstores on the map that we liked. First we called and e-mailed to make arrangements to visit. When visiting the bookstores, we didn't only look around, we also interviewed each of the owners. From this experience we learned of the different styles of each bookstore, and also the highs and lows of running a bookstore.

Interaction With Local Library:

We organized a second-hand book sale in connection with the New Taipei City Library. We also arranged for a school-wide sign up for library cards to give our classmates a chance to read more books. Through the second-hand sale we also brought our classmates and local community closer to the local library.

Interaction With Community Organizations:

We gave the proceeds from the second-hand book sale to an orphanage in Yonghe. We also spend some time to visit the orphanage. We are happy to give them some more reading resources. We also promised to visit the orphanage again in the future to read stories to the children!

Interaction With School Staff and Students:

We made a presentation to introduce some independent bookstores, and Small Small Bookshop in particular, to the staff and students at our school. We also showed the video "Hope for Reading" to the whole school to ignite their love for reading. Another activity was the second-hand book collection and sale. Finally, we also did a storytelling event to spark an interest in reading with the younger students at school.

Interaction With the Local Community:

We did three events aimed at involving the local community - A survey, promoting Small Small Bookshop and the second-hand book sale. For the survey, we walked around the park and MRT station to interview people about their reading habits. When promoting the bookstore, we introduced Small Small and their services to local people. Finally, during the second-hand book sale, we walked around the streets nearby to ask local residents to join in and rediscover books!