Get children reading
Every Discovery Book Box gives children the chance to keep reading even when the worst happens.
Books give people power
They provide the information and the inspiration that people like Timothy, Habiba and Tofiro need to build a more equal future. So we work for a world where everyone has access to books.
Timothy in Ghana
The books let me feel happy. Goldilocks and the Three Bears is my favourite. Having books in school helps us.
Habiba in Greece
I think the books are very good for me – for my heart.
Tofiro in Zimbabwe
We get a lot of assistance from reading books that help us to manage the garden.
Fikanayo in Malawi
The internet might tell you something but books are better. They give you more information.
Madame Anne in Kenya
I am passionate about books because books changed me. I am a different person because of them
George in Ghana
The pandemic affected me greatly because I feel like I am behind at school, and that makes me sad.
Welcoming Her Majesty The Queen Consort
We were honoured to receive a visit from Her Majesty The Queen Consort to our headquarters in South London on 2 February, 2023.
Today’s visit sends a clear message about the importance of books and reading for everyone, whatever their circumstances.
Lord Boateng, Book Aid International Vice Chair
Our latest shipment
Destination
Rwanda
Date sent
03/02/2023
Books on shipment
50,786
Books sent in 2023
96,965
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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.
A very special visitor
We recently welcomed Her Majesty The Queen Consort for a visit. In this blog, our Chief Executive reflects on the day, and what it meant to readers around the world.
Read moreA message from our Chief Executive
We join the world in expressing our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey.
Read moreA year to remember
In 2022, we supported new countries, welcomed volunteers and sent more than one million books. In this blog our Chief Executive reflects on the year, and on what lies ahead.
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