What we do
We work with our partners to provide new books around the world, to create reading spaces, train teachers and librarians and spark a love of reading.
Enriching education
Every year we establish or support more than 1,000 school libraries, and train teacher to bring books to life.
Read moreSupporting libraries
Libraries are magical. They introduce new ideas and open up new worlds. For millions of people, they are the only way to get hold of books to read.
Read moreTraining teachers and librarians
All over the world, we’re privileged to work with brilliant teachers, librarians and volunteers who are determined to share the power of reading.
Read moreAdvocating for books
We take every opportunity to raise awareness of the pressing global need for books and to make the case for access to books for everyone, everywhere.
Read moreReaching refugees
When you’ve been forced to flee your home, books can help you believe that a better world is still possible – so we provide thousands of brand new books to refugees every year.
Read moreProviding health information
By providing up-to-date medical book we help current and future health professionals offer the best possible level of care.
Read moreResponding when books are lost
When books are destroyed during conflicts or disasters, the potential they create is lost too – so we provide replacements across the globe to restore the power of books.
Read moreHow we send books
We work with 194 partners around the world to provide carefully selected, brand-new books that suit local communities’ needs.
