Our latest shipment to Uganda has left our Swindon warehouse. 37,245 brand-new books are now on their way to our partners there. This means we’ve hit the half a million mark with 508,312 books so far sent this year. Donate now to send the next one: bookaid.org/donate/

"Through the books we get from Book Aid International and other sources, I engage with parents by talking to them about the importance of them reading." Find out how Kenya Connect's Esther Muinde uses donated books to empower parents with practical literacy skills. bookaid.org/partner-voic...

There's still time to apply to be our Digital Marketing Manager. Applications close on Sunday 28th June. Find out more below ⤵️

"I feel good when I look at my child reading. Books are important to my child." Masauso is a farmer in rural Zambia. His son, Matthew, attends a school that receives donated books and Masauso shared why these books are important in both their lives. bookaid.org/stories/chil... #BookSky

As this year’s Refugee Week comes to end we want to recognise the courage of our partners who work to provide brand-new books to readers in refugee settings. Find out more about how we work with our partners to reach refugees: bookaid.org/what-we-do/r... #RefugeeWeek2026 #Courage #BookSky

Our latest shipment to Rwanda has left our Swindon warehouse. 38,714 brand-new books are now on their way to our partners there, bringing the total number of books sent worldwide so far this year to 421,413. Donate now to send the next one. bookaid.org/donate/ #BookSky

For this month's Partner Voice we spoke with Kenya Connect’s Coordinator of Literacy and Librarian Esther Muinde. Esther shared how the organisation works with students, teachers and parents across 90 schools to prepare children for life beyond education: bookaid.org/partner-voic... #BookSky

We’re delighted to share that our new Swindon warehouse is now officially open🎉 Thank you to everyone - funders, friends and publishers - who joined us to celebrate this occasion and supported us to get here. The new warehouse capacity will help us reach more readers worldwide. #BookSky

Thinking of joining a book club? Why not make it the Reverse Book Club - it's our book club with a difference. You pay the money and someone else gets the books! Find out more and join now at the link below ⤵️ .https://bookaid.org/support-us/join-our-reverse-book-club/ #BookSky

As #VolunteersWeek draws to a close we'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who gives their time to help share the power of books with readers worldwide. If you have a few hours to spare each week why not find out more about volunteering: bookaid.org/job/warehous... #BookSky

We're hiring! We are looking for a creative and data-driven Digital Marketing Manager to maximise our reach, engagement and fundraising income across all digital channels. If this sounds like the role for you find out more on our website here: bookaid.org/job/digital-... #BookSky

This week a shipment of 39,725 brand-new books left our Swindon warehouse bound for our partners in Zimbabwe. This brings the total number of books sent worldwide so far this year is 382,669. It costs just £2 to send each book. Donate now to send the next one: bookaid.org/donate/ #BookSky

This week in the UK it's #LibrariesWeek. The theme is Libraries Change Lives, something we wholeheartedly agree with. Find out more about the libraries we support across the globe -large public libraries, small community libraries and those that run on wheels👇 bookaid.org/what-we-do/s... #BookSky

Are you a forward-planner? Pick up your 2027 @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social calendar now and support us to send more books to readers worldwide. 📚 It's a win-win situation 😊 #BookSky

In need of a gift for the book-lover in your life? A Reverse Book Token shares the power of books with readers around the world. When you donate to us, your loved one receives a beautiful card from you and readers get the brand-new books they need. Buy now⤵️ bookaid.org/support-us/b... #BookSky

What we do and why ⤵️ 1. Partners tell us which books their communities need 🌍 2. UK publishers donate brand-new books to us 📚 3. We pack books for our partners 📦 4. We ship books across the globe 🚛 5. Our partners get the books to where they are needed 📍 6. More people discover the power of books! 🧡

Two more shipments have left our Swindon warehouse. 9677 brand-new books are now on their way to our partners in Bhutan while a further 37,314 books are on their way to our partners in Kenya. This brings the total number of books sent worldwide so far this year to 342,944. #BookSky

We are #recruiting for a temporary CRM Project Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening our operations. We’d love to hear from you if you have experience delivering a range of CRM or systems discovery projects, particularly within the charity sector. Find out more: bookaid.org/job/crm-proj...

"My grandmother supported me to study midwifery. And so did the books that Book Aid International provided." This #internationaldayofthemidwife we invite you to discover Mariam's story and find out how brand-new books help her and midwives like her. bookaid.org/stories/heal... #BookSky

We were delighted to welcome Ben Prater from BBC Radio Wiltshire to our new Swindon warehouse. You can listen back to our chat with Ben on BBC Sounds here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/.... We're on at 01:23 Tune in again tomorrow and Thursday morning to hear the rest.

Happy Friday! We're looking forward to a long May Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK and plan to use the extra time to enjoy a good book or two! 📚 How about you? We'd love to know what's on your reading list. Why not share you book suggestions in the comments below 👇

This week a shipment of 24,245 brand-new books left our warehouse bound for our partners in Cameroon. This brings the total number of books sent worldwide so far this year to 311,273. Thanks to everyone who has supported us to do this. Send the next book now: bookaid.org/donate/ #BookSky

Would you like to help share the power of books with communities worldwide? We are looking for volunteers to support our small, friendly warehouse team in Swindon. If you can offer your time on a regular basis, we’d love to hear from you. Full details here: bookaid.org/job/warehous... #BookSky

"These books have changed our community." Serunjogi Rogers, Founder of the Marko Lukooya memorial community library in Uganda, shared how donated books helped grow the library - and reach readers in a very unique way 🚲 bookaid.org/partner-voic... #BookSky

"The books provided by Book Aid International are the bridge between a child who has been failed by every system they have encountered, and a future they are only beginning to be able to imagine." Discover how books support the Street Children Empowerment Foundation. bookaid.org/.../turning-...

37,397 brand-new books are now on their way to our partners in Malawi. This brings the total number of books sent worldwide so far this year to 287,028. Thank you to everyone who has supported us to do this. It costs just £2 to send each book. Donate now👇 bookaid.org/donate/ #BookSky

To mark #InternationalDayforStreetChildren, we asked Godfred at our long-standing partner Street Children Empowerment Foundation, how books are changing the futures of street-connected children in Ghana — and why it matters. Find out more⤵️ bookaid.org/partner-voic... #BookSky

"Book Aid International has supported our Ready for Reading programme, designed to foster an interest in reading and storytelling among early-years learners, by training caregivers and providing 5,000 high quality UK donated children’s books." Find out more: bookaid.org/partner-voic... #BookSky

We work with partners to respond when books are lost to disaster. We restocked school libraries following Cyclone Freddy in Malawi and provided books following hurricanes to Jamaica, Antiqua, Barbados and The British Virgin Islands. Find out more ⤵️ bookaid.org/what-we-do/r... #BookSky

There's still plenty of time to find out how you can write or update your will for free this #FreeWillsMonth. We've teamed up with @octopuslegacy who can help you write your will online, over the phone or in person. Find out more: bookaid.org/support-us/l... #BookSky

Elizabeth Mujawamariya Johnson is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ineza Foundation in Rwanda. We asked her how the brand-new books we send support her work, and why reading matters right from day one ⬇️ bookaid.org/partner-voic... #BookSky

“These 22,000 volumes of books symbolize renewal, resilience, and hope." Miss Maureen Thompson, Director General, Jamaica Library Service This week 22,000 brand-new books left our warehouse bound for Jamaica Library Service to help restore JLS’ book collection, damaged by Hurricane Melissa. #BookSky

Congratulations to the reading heroes shortlisted for the inaugural The Queen’s Reading Room Medal. Our Chief Executive Alison Tweed was honoured to be on the judging panel for this unique literary award. Read about the shortlist @bookbrunch.bsky.social here: www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...

Would you like to use your insight and expertise to help us achieve our charitable mission? Why not apply to join our Board of Trustees. If you are passionate about equity of access to books and education we would love to hear from you. Full details here: bookaid.org/job/trustee-2/ #BookSky

Yesterday was Mother's Day here in the UK and we'd like to take this opportunity to share Gladys' story. A teacher at a school in rural Zambia, Gladys shared the impact of donated books, both as a teacher and as mother to an aspiring young reader. Here's her story: bookaid.org/stories/educ...

We had a wonderful time at The London Book Fair, meeting with the publishers who already generously support our work and those who would like to do so in the future. Thanks to everyone who came to our event. Here are the lessons that were shared: www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article... #BookSky

As we journey through the UK’s National Year of Reading and celebrate World Book Day, our Vice Chair, Zainab Umar reflects on the lessons she has learnt from our partners about how best to encourage a culture of reading. bookaid.org/blog/news/go... #NationalYearOfReading2026 #BookSky

Happy World Book Day! It's so great to see a love of books and the joy of reading being celebrated 🥳📚 #WorldBookDay #worldbookday2026 @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social #BookSky

Last year, gifts in wills helped us send 170,000 brand-new books worldwide. This #FreeWillsMonth, we’ve teamed up with Octopus Legacy who can help you write your will online, over the phone or in person - for free. Find out more: bookaid.org/support-us/l... #BookSky

Another shipment left our warehouse this week. 42,536 brand-new books are now on their way to our partners in Ghana, bringing the total number of books sent worldwide so far this year to 129,974. Thanks to everyone who has supported us to do this. Donate now: bookaid.org/donate/ #BookSky

Oxford University Press has long been a supporter of our work. Elizabeth Munn, Managing Director for Education, shares why @oxunipress.bsky.social chooses to partner with us and how the group’s international outlook shapes its approach to the National Year of Reading. bookaid.org/blog/news/cr...

We're looking forward to being at London Book Fair. We'll be meeting with publishers who so generously support us and hosting an event with our President Nigel Newton, Vice Patron Lord Boateng and @bookbrunch.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief Natasha Poliszczuk. Join us there: tinyurl.com/mtpd269x

Thinking of joining a book club? Why not make it the Reverse Book Club - it's our book club with a difference. You pay the money and someone else gets the books! Find out more about how you can share the power of books by joining up ⤵️ bookaid.org/support-us/j... #BookSky

Every year we send thousands of up-to-date textbooks to medical colleges. Desmond is a librarian with SDA Nursing and Midwifery Training College. He shares why these brand-new books are so important to students and tutors alike. bookaid.org/partner-voic... #BookSky

Our operations team has been busy this week with two shipments leaving our warehouse. 21,097 brand-new books are on their way to our partners in Somaliland, while 5,258 brand-new books have been shipped to our partners in Greece. The total number of books sent this year is now 88,177. #BookSky

Need a last-minute gift for a special someone? An eReverse Book Token is the perfect gift for book-lovers. Your loved one receives a beautiful e-card from you at a time of your choosing and readers around the world get the brand-new books they need. Buy now⤵ www.charitycardshop.com/Bookaid/cate...

This #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience we want to share Gorret's story with you. Gorret is a midwife at Bwindi Community Hospital in Uganda. Access to brand-new books helps her provide quality care to the women and babies in her community. Read now: bookaid.org/stories/heal... #BookSky

Calling all graphic novelists ✏️. Be sure to book your place on @writersandartists.bsky.social upcoming masterclass with Debasmita Dasgupta. All details are below. Proceeds from ticket sales will help us send more books worldwide where they are needed most 📚 #BookSky

Hearing a story read aloud is a reminder that the world is vast, beautiful, and full of wonders just waiting to be discovered. We hope you've enjoyed hearing or telling a good story this #NationalStorytellingWeek. Why not find one to share this weekend too 📚 #BookSky

Our operations team has had a busy week with a second shipment leaving our warehouse. 16,875 brand-new books are now on their way to our partners in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The total number of books sent so far this year to 65,679. Donate now to send the next one: bookaid.org/donate/