Share the magic of books
Find out how you can help make sure every child experiences the wonder of reading.
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.
Iryna in Ukraine
It’s exciting that English books are starting to appear in ordinary libraries.
Tamala Phiri in Zambia
Books that spark the joy of reading are the best gift anyone could give a child.
Simkasa in Malawi
We don’t read just for school, we read for life.
Dr Amal Farah Adan in Somaliland
Books help us improve and update our medical knowledge.
Anastasia in Ukraine
Mostly we take children’s books from the library. We read fairy tales and other stories before bed.
Tetiana in Ukraine
I watched from my window as an air raid destroyed our library.
Nessrine in Lebanon
I like the books that show them there is a different world out there.
Caroline in Kenya
I see an opportunity for my one-year-old to start loving books early.
Esther in Malawi
I read for fun and it takes away my sadness.
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
Sierra Leone
Date sent
04/08/2025
Books on shipment
25,095
Books sent in 2025
606,587
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.