Thanks to the wonderful players of People’s Postcode Lottery we’re closer to reaching 10 million young people like Tariro through our Generation Reader campaign. Huge thank you to players for helping us share the power of books with young people across Africa!👏 #PostcodeLottery

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/educat…

“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 and they are already having an impact⤵️ bookaid.org/stories/genera…

"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/educat…

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/education…

Thanks to the generous support of publishers like Hachette UK 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.

"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/educat…

In need of some gift inspiration? Why not try a Reverse Book Token? 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: charitycardshop.com/bookaid/catego…

There's 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 beautiful cards, including this year's new addition, Hedgehog Reading. Shop now: charitycardshop.com/bookaid

Calling all humour writers! Make sure you book your tickets for Writers & Artists upcoming Masterclass with Nussaibah Younis Younis. All details are below⤵️ Brilliantly, the proceeds from ticket sales will also help us send more brand-new books worldwide.

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/librar…

Starting today, watch Ukraine’s biggest book festival free online as Hay Festival stream Lviv Book Form.

"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/lea… #FreeWillsMonth

This #WorldTeachersDay we recognise all the teachers who work so hard to share the power of books. For teachers like Cynthia having access to brand-new books helps them grow a love of reading in their students. Support us to send the books teachers need:bookaid.org/donate/

Don't miss your last chance to join us at 'Dare to be Funny: Writing Social and Political Satire' a masterclass with #author of Fundamentally (Shortlisted for the Women's Prize 2025) Nussaibah Younis Younis where she'll delve into tone, technique & truth! Book: writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-cou…

We'd like to give a big shout-out to all the Scottish 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📸

It's brilliant to see donations coming in from #StorySpace activities. Big thanks to all the staff, pupils, parents and carers who have been taking part in and supporting activities in schools across Scotland. Can't wait to hear about how you've been creating space for reading!

It was our pleasure to attend Cliveden Literary Festival at the weekend, where we were delighted to hear our Patron Her Majesty The Queen speak about the power of books Thank you Cliveden Literary Festival for making us part of the festival.

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 donations➡️ bookaid.org/support-us/don…

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