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The power of partnerships
In this blog, National Book Tokens Head of Marketing Lisa Bywater reflects on the hallmark of a successful partnership, and why they choose to support our cause.
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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.
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A 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.
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Funding community reading
Find out more about how this year’s Community Reading Award winners will share the power of books with their communities.
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Reaching 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.
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The 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.
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Creating a reading culture in The Gambia
We spoke with CASA Gambia's Executive Director, Ebrima Jatta to find out more about the impact donated books are having in his community.
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Books to educate and inspire
Cengage Group supports us with donations of brand-new higher education and English Language Teaching books. As they put together their latest donation, we found out what this charity partnership means to staff.
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The gift of sharing stories
We spoke to Penguin Random House's Social Impact Executive, Amanda Boakye about why they choose to donate books to us and why charity partnerships are so important to the publisher.
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