Sharing the power of books: 1. Partners tell us which books are needed🌍 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 books to where they are needed📍 6. Readers enjoy the books🧡

The London Book Fair is a key moment in our calendar and we're looking forward to meeting with publishers who support us at the Fair in March. Hear from our Partnerships Manager, Sally Murphy about why the Fair is so important for the work we do. bookaid.org/blog/news/me... #BookSky

Blue Monday? What blue Monday? Whatever the time of year, we think there's no better way to banish the blues than to lose yourself in a good book. Which book puts a smile on your face? #BookSky

Would you like to hear more from us this year? Why not sign up to receive our monthly newsletter. We’ll keep you updated with stories from readers worldwide and let you know how you can help us to share the power of books. Sign up now ⤵ bookaid.org/contact/subs...

Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas appeal to help send the books that support precious deliveries. Thanks to your generosity, we have so far raised £67,596 which will allow us to send 33,798 brand-new books. If you'd like to donate, there's still time. bookaid.org/support-us/p...

"In these challenging times, access to books is vital." As the new year starts, we'd like to share our Chief Executive Alison's reflections on 2025 and thoughts on what 2026 might hold. You can read her thoughts here: bookaid.org/blog/news/ne... #BookSky

Looking for a last minute gift for the book-lover in your life? What about an eReverse Book Token. We’ll send brand-new books on the recipient’s behalf where they are needed most. You send a personalised eCard to the recipient when you choose. Shop now: www.charitycardshop.com/bookaid/cate...

None of the work we do would be possible without our supporters🥰 Whether you’ve joined the Reverse Book Club, gifted a Reverse Book Token, taken part in Story Space or fundraised by selling your pre-loved books – thank you!🙏 You're helping more people discover the power of books📚 #BookSky

Our latest shipment has left our Swindon warehouse. 23,061 brand-new books are now on their way to our partners in Zimbabwe. This brings the total number of books sent so far this year to 845,538. Thank you to everyone who has supported us to do this. #BookSky

In 2025, we began a new chapter. We closed our Camberwell warehouse and opened our new warehouse in Swindon in October. By the end of the year five shipments will have left our new warehouse, and despite a summer spent moving, we expect to provide over 850,000 brand-new books worldwide. #BookSky

The books we send get to the communities who need them thanks to the work of our incredible partners. In 2025, we worked with 159 existing partners and welcomed 4 new ones. We look forward to working with you all in 2026. #BookSky

We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the generous support of the UK publishing industry and book trade. Their amazing donations mean that we can offer over 21 million people worldwide the opportunity to read every year. Every donated book helps people create a more equal future. #BookSky

We're spending this week celebrating what has been a truly extraordinary year - and we'd like to start by saying thanks to everyone who has shared their story with us this year. You can hear from students, teachers, librarians, midwives and parents here: bookaid.org/blog-and-sto... #BookSky

Be sure to place your orders at our online Christmas shop by this Friday, 12th December for guaranteed Christmas delivery. A big thank you to everyone who has already shopped this year. Your purchases help us share the power of books.​ Show now ➡️https://www.charitycardshop.com/bookaid #BookSky

Our latest shipment has left our Swindon warehouse. 23,840 brand-new books are now on their way to our partners in The Gambia. This brings the total number of books sent so far this year to 789,662. Thanks to everyone who has supported us to do this. Send the next book➡️ bookaid.org/donate/ #BookSky

Sharing the power of books! ✨ Priscilla Morris – author of @womensprize.bsky.social shortlisted novel Black Butterflies - joins us to talk about the transformative power of books and which book she'd like to include on our next shipment. Watch now to find out more⤵️ #thepowerofbooks #BookSky

Our latest shipment to Kenya has left our warehouse. A total of 23,513 brand-new books are now on the way to our partners including Kenya National Library Service, MYSA and Amref. The total number of books sent worldwide so far this year is 765,822. Thanks for supporting us to do this.

This Giving Tuesday send the books that support precious deliveries. Just £2 allows us to send a brand-new book that could provide life-saving information to midwives like Mariam and Gorret. Donate now and help more bundles of joy arrive safe and well: bookaid.org/support-us/p... #BookSky

This #CyberMonday buy a Christmas gift that does twice the giving. When you buy an eReverse Book Token, we'll send brand-new books on the recipient's behalf. You create and send your loved one an eCard, at a time and date of your choosing. Shop now➡️https://www.charitycardshop.com/bookaid/category/1

Shopping this Black Friday? Why not visit our online Christmas shop. Every purchase you make helps us send more brand-new books to readers around the world. Shop now: www.charitycardshop.com/bookaid #blackfriday #charityshopping

“In Uganda we have many nursing schools but not all of them have access to books. If we had more books, we could improve our skills and save more lives.” Donate now to help us send more textbooks so midwives like Gorret can deliver more bundles of joy. bookaid.org/support-us/p... #BookSky

“If I hadn’t had access to these books during my education, I think I would have limited knowledge.” This Christmas, will you help midwives like Gorret and other health practitioners to access the latest medical insights and knowledge? Find out how your gift can help: bookaid.org/support-us/p...

“Myles for Midwives has helped me a lot. I still use that book. If every midwife had access to that book, then infant and maternal mortality rates would be reduced.” Find out how your gift this Christmas could help more midwives like Gorret access new books: bookaid.org/support-us/p... #BookSky

“I believe that reading is a necessity.” Fee Mak We’re thrilled to welcome Radio 1Xtra DJ and book lover Fee Mak to share her reflections on the power of reading and why she supports Book Aid International’s vision of a world where everyone can access books. Watch now ⤵️ #BookSky

Crime and thriller writers, have you got your tickets yet? Book now to join this masterclass next Tuesday ⤵️ #BookSky

"My grandmother supported me to study midwifery. And so did the books that Book Aid International provided." Mariam was inspired to become a midwife by her grandmother – a traditional birth attendant – and used donated books to excel in her studies. bookaid.org/stories/heal... #BookSky

“I feel fortunate that I went to a midwifery school where we had up-to-date medical books, thanks to Book Aid International.” Your gift this Christmas can help send more textbooks worldwide so that more midwives like Mariam can deliver high-quality care. Find out more: bookaid.org/support-us/p...

Here’s video from our latest event, where we were joined by Judith @bookaidint.bsky.social + Michael from the Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust in Zimbabwe. The event explored how books, libraries & literacy are transforming communities + building a more equal future. ▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/QGw2nTglnIk

Two more shipments have now left our warehouse. 17, 899 brand-new books are on the way to Zimbabwe, while 43,117 books are on the way to Uganda. This brings the total number of books sent so far this year to 740,228. Donate now to send the next book: bookaid.org/donate/ #BookSky

“Without these books, I know I wouldn’t be performing the way I am.” Access to brand-new books means Mariam is equipped with the knowledge she needs to safely deliver babies in Bwindi, Uganda. Your gift this Christmas can help send the books that will equip more midwives: bookaid.org/support-us/p...

What a treat it was to attend the @booksaremybag.bsky.social Reader Awards @foylesforbooks.bsky.social hosted by Claire Balding, celebrating the joy of reading. Many congratulations to all of the winning authors of the awards, which are sponsored by our friends @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social

“Without books from Book Aid International we wouldn't have been able to set up libraries and make it possible for thousands of children to learn how to read.” Simpact Foundation's director Banja shared with us the impact that donated books are having in Zambia: bookaid.org/partn.../sup... #BookSky

"Helping the kids to read and write and seeing the smiles on their faces is the best thing about being a librarian." Peace, Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi Read Peace's story to find out how using the library helps children and young people to keep learning: bookaid.org/stories/refu... #BookSky

Exciting news alert! This week the first shipment left our new warehouse. 15,554 brand-new books are now on their way to partners in Ukraine, including PEN Ukraine. This brings the total number of books sent this year to 679,222. Thanks to everyone who has supported us to do this. #BookSky

Discover how we work in partnership to expand access to books and education at @cilip-ilig.bsky.social's 'The Power of Partnerships' event taking place next week. All details here⤵️

Calling all thriller writers! Make sure you book your tickets for @writersandartists.bsky.social upcoming masterclass with author Vanessa Walters. All details are below⤵️ Brilliantly, the proceeds from ticket sales will also help us send more brand-new books worldwide. #BookSky

We're giving a big shout-out to all the schools taking part in #StorySpace this week. We can't wait to see the magical spaces you create for pupils to read in, while sharing your school's love of books. Don't forget to tag us in your photos 📸 Find out more➡️ bookaid.org/support-us/s... #BookSky

The UK’s National Year of Reading (2026) highlights challenges that resonate worldwide. Although the contexts in which we operate differ enormously, common lessons in what works to get children reading have emerged over the years. We shared these with @bookbrunch.bsky.social ⤵️ tinyurl.com/298cb4zt

Did you know that all the books we send to readers worldwide are brand-new and kindly donated by publishers? As the book trade gathers for the start of the Frankfurt Book Fair, we’d like to thank them for their ongoing support. Find out about book donations➡️ bookaid.org/support-us/d... #BookSky

It's brilliant to see donations coming in from this week's Story Space activities. Thanks to all the staff, pupils, parents and carers who have been taking part in and supporting activities. Can't wait to hear how you've been creating space for reading and sharing your love of books! #StorySpace

Exciting news from @womensprize.bsky.social! We're looking forward to seeing which books they choose.

Don't miss your last chance to sign up for this week's masterclass with Nussaibah Younis, whose book 'Fundamentally' was shortlisted for the @womensprize.bsky.social 2025! Book: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...

We'd like to give a big shout-out to all the Scottish schools taking part in Story Space this week. We can't wait to see the magical spaces you create for pupils to read in, while sharing your school's love of books. Don't forget to tag us in your photos📸 #BookSky #StorySpace

"Being a lawyer has always been my dream." Leaving a gift in your Will can help us provide more books to young people like Maame. We've partnered with National Free Wills Network to enable you to make a Will for free. Find out more: bookaid.org/support-us/l... #FreeWillsMonth #BookSky

Starting today, watch Ukraine’s biggest book festival free online as @hayfestival.bsky.social stream Lviv Book Forum.

This #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons we're thinking about the benefit that access to books can have over a lifetime. For readers like Puleni, books can be a lifelong companion. Discover the impact that a lifetime of reading has had on him: bookaid.org/stories/libr... #BookSky

Calling all humour writers! Make sure you book your tickets for @writersandartists.bsky.social upcoming masterclass with Nussaibah Younis. All details are below⤵️ Brilliantly, the proceeds from ticket sales will also help us send more brand-new books worldwide. #BookSky

There's now three months to go until Christmas! If you're keen to get started on preparations, why not visit our Christmas shop. It's the perfect place to pick up our beautiful Christmas cards, including this year's cute new addition, Hedgehog Reading. Shop now: www.charitycardshop.com/bookaid

In need of some gift inspiration? Why not try our Reverse Book Tokens? Your loved one receives a beautiful card from you and readers around the world get the brand-new books they need to keep reading and learning. Find out more and shop now⤵️ www.charitycardshop.com/bookaid/cate... #BookSky

"The more I read, the more I learn." Tanaka, a student in Zimbabwe, has experienced first-hand the difference that access to brand-new books provided by Generation Reader can have. Discover his story: bookaid.org/stories/educ...