Habiba's story
Finding peace in books
Habiba fled Afghanistan alone with her two children. Now books are helping her build a new future.
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Stories from near and far
Virginia grew up without children's books but became an author - and she believes in the power of books.
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Our new Royal Patron
We are deeply honoured to announce that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall is our new Patron.
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Don’t let learning stop here
Meet the girls whose lives are changing through the power of books.
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“Rhoda doesn’t have to be blind to the world, like I am”
Hear how one mother is determined for her daughter to have a future different to her own.
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“Any child has the capacity to succeed if they’re given the right tools”
Sarah Ogembo, a librarian at the Kenya National Library Service, tells us how one school library programme is transforming lives.
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“A story can speak to our hearts”
Ahead of her event with author Ben Okri at this year's Hay Festival, Book Aid International Trustee Zainab Umar shared her thoughts on the power of books.
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Books for a better life
Jocknus supports people fleeing war in South Sudan. He told us about what books mean for the youngest refugees.
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International Literacy Day with Caroline Kayoro
School libraries are key to breaking the cycle of illiteracy and poverty. In this blog, our project manager Caroline Kayoro tell us why.
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