Pictures - LuHe Director visiting AIS Vienna - June 04. 2006

The Books are here! - Flyer - LuHe HS - Beijing, China

**FAQ - Need help/ Have questions? - Look HERE!

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Book Exchange?

The Book Exchange is a people-to-people project designed to help you find friends on the other side of the globe. It is stretching out your hand to a student in another country, and finding that they have their hand stretched right back out to you!
Have you ever read the book “Fahrenheit 451°”? This book is about a time and a place where books are forbidden because books are knowledge. 451° Fahrenheit is the temperature at which books burn, and in this time and place, instead of someone to extinguish fires, the firemen start them up by burning books. In the end of the book, every ‘outcast’, or person who decided to read a book, even though it was against the law, memorized their favorite book, so the story would not be lost. Every person became a living book. No matter what it may be, it is theirs. The Book Exchange has the same idea: It gives you a chance to share your favorite book. No matter what it is, it is yours. AND the best part is that you get to share it with someone immersed in a completely different culture than you are. You can discuss it at length by emailing a Chinese/ international student across the globe!

What is the main idea of the Book Exchange?

The main idea of the Book Exchange is to give you a chance to meet a student on the other side of the planet. If that student likes the same book you like, that student probably shares your feelings about other things, too! Think about it: That student is also stressed out about school, and perhaps even shares your taste in music, cheers for your favorite sports team, and loves the movies you love. This is your chance to meet them through your favorite book. The book you are holding in your hands now, is an original – it is special. It is worn, torn, tattered and loved by someone a thousand miles away. You would have never been able to meet that person, if it hadn’t been for the Book Exchange. This is your chance to walk over a bridge – A bridge over a cultural gap and any problems of distance, visas, costs etc. Walk that bridge and win a ‘Friend a world away’!

Where do I get a book?

The books are all kept in your respective school’s library.

At AIS Vienna, Austria, you may go to the HS (High School) Library to check out a Chinese student’s book with your id-Card. (Be sure to return it on time, as other students would also like to check it out after you). Don’t forget to email the Chinese student! This project is about you and helping you make friends in China!

At LuHe High School in Beijing, China, you may go to the LuHe Library to check out an Austrian student’s book using your library card. (Be sure to return in on time, as other students would also like to check it out after you). Don’t forget to email the Austrian student! This project is about you and helping you make friends in Europe! (And to help you practice using your English ☺ ).

Do I have to return the book when I’m done reading it?

Yes! You must return the book (With the application form) to your school’s library!
(Other students will also want to read the book).

When do I have to return the book?

The books must be returned on time – This depends on when your school’s library requires you to return the book.
DO NOT FORGET TO RETURN THE STUEDENT`S APPLICATION WITH THE BOOK! This is the most valuable part of the book!
How can I participate?

Easy! Go to the library, pick up an interesting book (From a students in Beijing, China, or Vienna Austria) and email them! Email them as soon as you have started reading the book!

Is there an age limit?

No, there is no age limit.

How do I contact my “Friend a world away” in Austria/ China?

The easiest way to contact your “Friend a world away” is to email them. If they also wrote their address on their application form, feel free to send them post cards or letters too, if you like.
If you cannot read the application form/ cannot read their writing or their email address, see the advice below:

Who can I talk to if I have more questions?

Be sure to check out the ‘Blog spot’ www.friendsaworldaway.blogspot.com if you have any questions or want to find out more about the Book Exchange.

If this, however, does not answer your questions, you can …

a.) Post a ‘comment’ with your question on the Blog spot, I (Caroline Schwanzer) will then answer this question as a ‘post’ on the Blog spot.
b.) Email me. My email is
c.) Go to my classroom (Senior 2, class 4) and talk to me in person.


What countries are the students from (In Austria)?

The students in Vienna, Austria go to AIS Vienna, which is an international school. Therefore, they come from many countries. The nationalities at AIS Vienna range from American, Austrian, French, Italian, Romanian, Japanese, South Korean, South American, Australian all the way to Alaskan, African, Greek, Russian – And many more) …

… In China?

The students at Beijing LuHe High School come from all over China. The majority of students come from Beijing, but there are also students attending LuHe who are from other Chinese Provinces, and there are even students from South Korea at the school. Many international students (Staying either 1 month - if they are from Australia - , or a full year - if they are an exchange student - ) attend LuHe every year).

Help! I can’t read the application form (The students writing is too difficult to read) – What do I do?

If you cannot read the student’s handwriting, don’t panic ☺.

- Send me your name, age and tell me what school you go to.
- Write down the author and title of the book.
…This way, I can find a student who likes the exact same book/s and stories that you are interested in!

Please feel free to email me at if there are any problems.

June 9th, 2006 - books in LuHe Library

Hey AIS Vienna! / Hello LuHe High School!

The first (36) books from Vienna/Austria have arrived here in Beijing, China! You can now check them out at the LuHe Library!

Also, the first books FROM Beijing, China arrived in AIS Vienna last week-sunday-. Mrs. Rolfe is now coding the books, but when they are ready, be sure to go and check one out!

Hope all is well - Best wishes!

Caro

P.s. PLEASE dont forget to return the book WITH the application form - This is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the book!

Thank you! You guys did a great job!

P.p.s. If you have ANY questions, please send me an email or post a "comment" on this site, OR come to my classroom (Gao er, si ban) - and speak to me directly! :-)