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At Topeka Elementary School, Jen Kramerâs fourth grade students have new books â
in German â thanks to Leo Karst and his friend Nico who were winners on a game show in Germany.
Leo, who lives in Birkenfeld, Germany, near Stuttgart, was an AFS exchange student at East Noble High School for the 2015-2016 school year. Steve and Jen Kramer of Kendallville were his host parents.
Leo and Nico â both of whom have studied and traveled extensively abroad â decided to use their winnings to promote literacy and international understanding in communities with which they have a connection. Leo became the largest contributor â by far! â to Jenâs ongoing âBook Buddiesâ program, which for a number of years has involved people in the community sponsoring books for her students to keep.