1. Supporting Book Aid International
on World Book Day 2017

2. What is World Book Day?
World Book Day is a celebration!
It’s a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and most importantly it’s a celebration of reading. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, marked in over 100 countries all over the world. It’s also a great chance to help raise money for children who have no access to books.

3. What is Book Aid International?
Book Aid International is a charity dedicated to increasing access to books and libraries in sub-Saharan Africa and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Since 1954, they have sent more than 32 million books to libraries in the developing world.
Each year, Book Aid International ships up to one million brand new books to libraries in Africa.

4. The brand new books are then safely delivered to
libraries in sub-Saharan Africa.
The books are collected from our warehouse in south London and transported on large ships and then by lorry.

5. Which countries do we support?
Somalia and Somaliland
South Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Cameroon
Kenya
Malawi
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Occupied Palestinian Territories

6. Imagine a world without books!
In sub-Saharan Africa books are a precious resource which very few can afford.
The books sent by Book Aid International reach some of the poorest communities in sub-Saharan Africa.
These books are often the only books children have.
“I am happy to see children running to the library from the schools even before they get to their homes to change. It tells us how valuable things are in the library.”
Margaret Apondi, Teacher

7. Fundraising on World Book Day
Hundreds of schools across the UK fundraise for Book Aid International each year on World Book Day.
Lots of children dress up as their favourite book characters and donate £1. Others take part in quizzes, book sales and readathons.
Donations raised by schools help Book Aid International to send thousands of brand new books to libraries in Africa.
It costs us around £2 to send a book to Africa.

8. Happy World Book Day and thank you for all your support!
You make the difference!
In 2016 schools across the UK raised an incredible £116,000 in support of our work!
Watch our film to see how your support can really change lives.
Happy World Book Day and thank you for all your support!

9. Samuel’s story
Where you’re born doesn’t determine
what you can become