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.
Tanaka in Zimbabwe
The more I read, the more I learn.
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.
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
Ukraine
Date sent
21/10/2025
Books on shipment
15,554
Books sent in 2025
679,222
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 decade of sharing the power of books
For ten years, players of People’s Postcode Lottery have helped us expand our work and offer the opportunity to read to millions of people worldwide. Our Chief Executive Alison Tweed reflects on a decade of partnership.
Read moreA new chapter: Our move to Swindon
On 1 October 2025, Book Aid International began a new chapter in our story — we are now operating from our brand-new warehouse in Swindon. In this blog, our Chief Executive Alison Tweed, reflects on this important moment.
Read moreWorking together for a generation of readers
We’re now a quarter of the way through our Generation Reader campaign. In this blog, our Head of Partnerships and Programmes Samantha Sokoya reflects on the campaign’s progress to date.
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.