Book Aid International
@bookaidint.bsky.social
At Book Aid International we work with our partners to share the power of books and help build a more equal future. Find out more at bookaid.org.
“When Book Aid International, a charity whose mission is a practical extension of my life’s work, asked me to become Author Ambassador for 2026, I felt a deep sense of honour.”
We are delighted to introduce our inaugural Author Ambassador – bestselling author Abi Daré.
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We are delighted to introduce our inaugural Author Ambassador – bestselling author Abi Daré.
bookaid.org/news/our-202...
January 28, 2026 at 9:45 AM
“When Book Aid International, a charity whose mission is a practical extension of my life’s work, asked me to become Author Ambassador for 2026, I felt a deep sense of honour.”
We are delighted to introduce our inaugural Author Ambassador – bestselling author Abi Daré.
bookaid.org/news/our-202...
We are delighted to introduce our inaugural Author Ambassador – bestselling author Abi Daré.
bookaid.org/news/our-202...
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🧡
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🧡
January 23, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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🧡
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
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
Meet us at The London Book Fair 2026 - Book Aid International
We're looking forward to attending The London Book Fair 2026 and meeting with the publishers who support us.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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
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
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
January 19, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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
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.
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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 ⤵
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We’d love to keep you updated about how you can help share the power of books with readers worldwide.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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 ⤵
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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 ⤵
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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...
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...
Support precious deliveries - Book Aid International
Donate £2 now and send a brand-new book that can help a midwife bring babies safely into the world
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January 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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...
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
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
New partnerships, new possibilities - Book Aid International
How book charity Book Aid International provided books to readers in 2025 through partnerships, book donations and the support of UK book lovers.
bookaid.org
January 6, 2026 at 9:10 AM
"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
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...
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...
December 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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...
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
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
December 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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
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
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
December 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
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
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
December 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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
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
In 2025, we worked with 159 existing partners and welcomed 4 new ones.
We look forward to working with you all in 2026.
#BookSky
December 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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
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
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
December 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
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
You can hear from students, teachers, librarians, midwives and parents here: bookaid.org/blog-and-sto...
#BookSky
Blogs, voices and stories - Book Aid International
Hear from our staff, readers, partners, supporters and volunteers and gain an insight into our work.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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
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
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
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
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
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
December 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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
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
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
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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
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.
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.
December 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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.
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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
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
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
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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
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
Every purchase you make helps us send more brand-new books to readers around the world.
Shop now: www.charitycardshop.com/bookaid
#blackfriday #charityshopping
November 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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
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
Donate now to help us send more textbooks so midwives like Gorret can deliver more bundles of joy.
bookaid.org/support-us/p...
#BookSky
November 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“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
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...
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...
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
“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...
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
Find out how your gift this Christmas could help more midwives like Gorret access new books: bookaid.org/support-us/p...
#BookSky
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“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
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
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
November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
“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
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