"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...

Thanks to the generous support of publishers like @hachetteuk.bsky.social our Generation Reader campaign has already provided 141,601 brand-new books to young readers in Africa. Books sent to countries including Zimbabwe, Cameroon and Ghana have so far benefitted 426,288 young people. #Booksky

Since its launch in 2023, our Generation Reader campaign has benefitted 426,288 young people across Africa, providing them with access to 141,601 brand-new books and opening 72 new reading spaces where learning can thrive. Find out more here⤵️ bookaid.org/blog/educati... #BookSky

"Books are liberators. If someone has access to books, they can liberate themselves from a life of poverty." Timothy, a teacher in Zimbabwe, is father to students, Tanaka and Tariro. He shared how access to brand-new books is changing all their lives⤵️ bookaid.org/stories/educ... #BookSky

“Having these books has really been a blessing. I know that it will change things in the classroom.” Cynthia, teacher, Zimbabwe As a result of Generation Reader Cynthia's school recently received brand-new books. She shared the difference they are making to her students. bookaid.org/stories/gene...

Since it's launch in 2023, our Generation Reader campaign has benefitted over 400,000 young people across Africa. This week, we're pleased to be sharing stories from readers who have seen this benefit first-hand. Discover student Tariro's story now: bookaid.org/stories/educ... #BookSky

Thanks to @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social and their customers for the ongoing support. It's meant we've been able to send 10,000 brand-new books to readers who need them. Find out more ⤵️ #BookSky

Have you signed up to receive our newsletter yet? Every month we share stories from readers worldwide, news of our latest shipments and details of how you can help us share the power of books. Why not sign up today: bookaid.org/contact/subs... #BookSky #InternationalDayofCharity

This autumn many schools across the UK are taking part in Story Space. There’s still time for your school to join in to create magical reading memories with your pupils. Get your free resource pack and stickers now 👇https://bookaid.org/support-us/storyspace/request-your-pack/ #StorySpace #BookSky

As September starts, many children will be heading back to school to start a new academic year. We know school libraries help teachers teach and children learn. That's why we send brand-new books to enrich education and help students keep learning. Find out more: bookaid.org/what-we-do/e... #BookSky

Every year, through our Community Reading Awards, we fund a number of projects which support reading at the grassroots level. Find out more about the programme and discover this year’s winners now⤵️ bookaid.org/blog/news/fu... #BookSky #CommunityReadingAwards

It's been a busy summer! We've sent ten shipments of brand-new books to countries including Cameroon, Uganda, Zambia, Somalia and Eritrea.📚 Thank you to everyone who has supported us to do this. It costs just £2 to send each book. Donate now so send the next book: bookaid.org/donate/

Proud to announce our a grant from BMA Giving which is supporting our work providing medical books across Uganda. Find out more about our health education work ➡️ bit.ly/463zr56 and about BMA Giving ➡️https://bit.ly/4mWj28p A huge thank you to everyone at @bma.org.uk! 📷UPMB / Cynthia R Matonhodze

We're hiring! Would you like to join our team and help share the power of books? We're looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our dynamic Programmes and Partnerships team. Find out more and apply here ⤵️ bookaid.org/job/partners... #BookSky

Our latest shipment to Sierra Leone has left our warehouse. 25,095 brand-new books are now on the way to partners including SALBOT, Street Child and the Sierra Leone Library Board. The total number of brand-new books sent so far this year is 606,587. Thanks for supporting us to do this. #BookSky

Happy Friday! We hope you get to spend some time getting lost in a good book this weekend. If you'd like to share your love of books, why not visit our website and find out how just £2 can send a brand-new book ⤵️ bookaid.org/support-us/t... #BookSky #MagicOfBooks

Would you like to hear more from us? Why not sign up to get our monthly newsletter. We’d love to keep you updated with stories from readers worldwide and let you know how you can help share the power of books. The next edition goes out next week. Sign up now⤵️ bookaid.org/contact/subs... #BookSky

"The best thing about this partnership is that it directly changes lives." Since 2020, we have supported Hawassa University in Ethiopia with brand-new books. Mulugeta Woldetsadik, outreach librarian at the University, told us about the impact of these donations. bookaid.org/blog/news/re... #BookSky

19,155 brand-new books are now on the way to our partners in Somalia. This brings the total number of books sent worldwide so far this year to 581,412. Thank you to everyone who supported us to do this. It costs just £2 to send a book. Donate now👇 bookaid.org/donate/ #BookSky

It's so great to see these brand-new books arriving with our partner INEZA Foundation in Rwanda, where they'll be distributed to schools and libraries. #BookSky

"Since Ariana began reading, if you put a book anywhere, she'll open it and ask you questions." Gladys, Ariana's mum Find out how you can help more children like Ariana to discover the magic of books. bookaid.org/support-us/t... #booksky

"It’s exciting that English books are starting to appear in ordinary libraries." Iryna is a teacher in Ukraine. Find out how she and her daughter are benefitting from brand-new books provided through our partnership with Pen Ukraine ⤵️ bookaid.org/stories/conf... #booksky

It's amazing to see how quickly people came together to clean up PEN Ukraine's book warehouse following the Russian attack. Book's like these have been reaching readers like Iryna. You can read her story now⤵️ bookaid.org/stories/conf... @englishpen.bsky.social @peninternational.bsky.social #booksky

"Books that spark the joy of reading are the best gift anyone could give a child." Tamala is a teacher in Zambia and she’s determined to give her students the best start in life. Discover her story ⤵️ bookaid.org/stories/educ... #booksky

Do you know a school looking for new ways to encourage a love of reading? Creating a Story Space is a great way to get pupils reading while supporting schools around the world who urgently need books for their libraries. Request your free Story Space pack now: bookaid.org/support-us/s...

Our latest shipment to Malawi has now left our warehouse. 18,801 brand-new books are on the way to our partners at Malawi National Library Service, Mzuzu University & Learning Centre and Malawi College of Health Services. This brings the total number of books sent so far this year to 562,257.

Since 2023, we have been sending brand-new books to support PEN Ukraine's Unbreakable Libraries project. For library worker Tetiana, they are so much more than just words on paper. Discover her story now at the link below ⬇️ bookaid.org/stories/conf...

We were so sorry to see the damage to PEN Ukraine's warehouse, but are glad that everyone is safe, following the attack by Russia. We continue to stand by PEN Ukraine and all our partners affected by conflict, as they work to provide books to those who most need them.

Do you know a school who could create a magical reading space?🏫 Are you a teacher who’d like to help your pupils grow a love of books? 👩‍🏫 This autumn, create your Story Space and join in with schools around the UK to help to send brand-new books to schools worldwide 👇 bookaid.org/support-us/s...

Create your Story Space 🌟 Taking part in Story Space means creating a magical space for pupils to read for a day – and sharing your school’s love for books. And every £2 your school raises will help us send another brand-new book. Find out more: bookaid.org/support-us/s...

Our latest shipment of brand-new books has left our warehouse. 31,775 books are now on their way to our partners in Uganda including Read for Life, Women Relief Aid and Kyambogo University. This brings the total number of books sent worldwide so far this year to 543,456!

This autumn, many schools in the UK will be doing something amazing, creating a magical space for pupils to read for a day – and sharing their school’s love for books. All for a small donation of just £2. Find out more and get involved with Story Space ➡️https://bookaid.org/support-us/storyspace/

Here's how we work: 1. Partners tell us which books 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! 🧡

Book are powerful! We’re here to work with our partners to share the power of books with as many readers as possible. Follow us to find out more about how we are working to build a more equal future.