Meet our 2026 Author Ambassador
We are absolutely delighted to introduce our inaugural Author Ambassador – bestselling author and winner of the Climate Fiction Prize Abi Daré.
Books are powerful
They provide the information and the inspiration that people need to build a more equal future. So we work for a world where everyone has access to books.
Gorret in Uganda
If every midwife had access to the Myles for Midwives textbook, then deaths would be reduced.
Mariam in Uganda
Without up-to-date books, I might even not have qualified as a midwife.
Peace in Malawi
Helping the kids to read and write, and seeing the smile on their faces is the best thing about being a librarian.
Tanaka in Zimbabwe
The more I read, the more I learn.
Timothy Machaka in Zimbabwe
Books are a powerful tool for changing lives.
Tariro in Zimbabwe
This generation, we have big plans. And we need books to help us achieve them.
Cynthia Zikhali in Zimbabwe
Having these books has really been a blessing. I know that it will change things in the classroom.
Iryna in Ukraine
It’s exciting that English books are starting to appear in ordinary libraries.
Tamala Phiri in Zambia
Books that spark the joy of reading are the best gift anyone could give a child.
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Somaliland
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17/02/2026
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88,177
Blogs and partner voices
We can only share the power of books because of our generous supporters, our inspiring partners and our many friends. You can meet a few of them on our blog.
Building a medical library in Ghana
Librarian Desmond shares the impact that up-to-date textbooks are having in the college where he works.
Read moreOur 2026 Author Ambassador
We are absolutely delighted to introduce our inaugural Author Ambassador – bestselling author and winner of the Climate Fiction Prize Abi Daré. In this blog, Abi tells us more about why she’s choosing to take on this exciting new role.
Read moreMeet us at The London Book Fair 2026
We’re looking forward to attending The London Book Fair 2026. Our Partnerships Manager Sally Murphy explains why it’s so important for the work we do.
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