Book Donation Guidelines

The majority of the books sent to Africa are textbooks, primary through college level, and leisure reading. Frequently requested books include:

• Popular Fiction & Non-fiction reading books in soft and hard cover.
• Primary, secondary, and post-secondary textbooks.
• Reference books such as encyclopedias and dictionaries 1995 or newer.
• Medical, nursing, and law textbooks.
• School supplies—paper, pencils, pens, etc. are always welcome.

Please consider these categories when making a donation:

• Good Physical Condition—new or gently used, quality books.
• Age—15 years old or newer for textbooks.
• Content—Subject matter is relevant to an African reader.

Please DO NOT SEND:

• American History or American Civics
• Cookbooks or home decorating books
• Wedding planning books
• Books that are too ethnocentric in their point of view, such as the biography of Abraham Lincoln or the history of New Hampshire
• Spanish or German books
• Any magazines

It costs BFA approximately 38 cents to send each book. Please consider making a contribution to cover the cost of sending each book you donate. Please send financial donations separately to avoid loss in our large book donations.