Generation Reader
Together, we can provide the books that 10 million young people across Africa need to realise their ambitions.
Books are powerful
They provide the information and the inspiration that people need to build a more equal future. So we work for a world where everyone has access to books.
Timothy Machaka in Zimbabwe
Books are a powerful tool for changing lives.
Tariro in Zimbabwe
This generation, we have big plans. And we need books to help us achieve them.
Cynthia Zikhali in Zimbabwe
Having these books has really been a blessing. I know that it will change things in the classroom.
Esther in Malawi
I read for fun and it takes away my sadness.
Rexa Kapito in Malawi
If I had never had access to books I would not have known the things that I do know now.
Joseph Nah in Liberia
This library is a light in our community.
Faustina in Ghana
Books make a lot of other girls I know feel free.
Phillimon Kaombe in Malawi
My hope for the school library is that it grows and has every book that a primary school learner would need to achieve their dreams.
Emilina Palasido in Malawi
“I believe that books are very important. When the children read books they open up their minds.”
Create your Story Space
Taking part in Story Space means creating a magical space for pupils to read for a day – and sharing your school’s love for books. And every £2 your school raises will help us send another brand-new book.
Our latest shipment
Destination
Eritrea
Date sent
15/08/2025
Books on shipment
35,505
Books sent in 2025
662,510
From our blog
We can only share the power of books because of our generous supporters, our inspiring partners and our many friends. You can meet a few of them on our blog.
Funding community reading
Find out more about how this year’s Community Reading Award winners will share the power of books with their communities.
Read moreReaching readers in Ethiopia
Since 2020, we have supported Hawassa University with brand-new books. Mulugeta Woldetsadik, outreach librarian at the University, told us more about the impact of these donations.
Read moreThe enduring power of books
Award-winning author Sita Brahmachari reflects on equality, censorship and the power of books to help build a more equal future.
Read moreCalculate your impact
Publishers donate books to us, but we can’t send them without you. See how many books you could send*
Based on the average value of a book sent since 2017, £13.