It started with an appeal for books after protesters razed municipal facilities and now has an office, storage space and a vegetable garden.

Touched by the passion of the Mohlakeng youths who started the Underground Library, Randfontein mayor Mzi Khumalo has donated land for new premises.

Conquering learning disabilities and shyness, the library in Mohlakeng on Johannesburg’s West Rand makes magic happen for children.

Support for the underground library arts and reading project has gone viral, with readers donating thousands of books, infrastructure and a website.

The M&G is supporting the Underground Library, an initiative started by the Mohlakeng Youth Movement (MYM). Here are the faces of the cause.

Here’s a story about a few youths and some books. And here’s how you can help their dream become a reality.