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Dr. Patrick Plonski loves living in St. Paul, Minnesota, but he also loves to travel. Luckily for Dr. Plonski, he found a job where he gets to do both. Dr. Plonski is the Executive Director of Books For Africa (BFA), a non-profit dedicated to collecting, sorting, shipping, and distributing books to children and adults in Africa. For over 18 years, Dr. Plonski has served Books For Africa’s mission with dedication and enthusiasm: to end the book famine in Africa. 

The Sierra Leone Book Trust has been busy distributing books just in time for the school year. This distribution included local language books and girls empowerment collections. Check out the great photos from distribution!

USGLC’s inaugural virtual Heartland Summit is an event to showcase what America’s role in the world is worth to communities across America’s heartland. Books For Africa is a partner of this event – check out more details and register!

The Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Othman Jerandi, tweeted in recognition of the Tunisian government's collaboration with Books For Africa.

Supply Chain Now recently interviewed AU Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze, BFA Executive Director Patrick Plonski, and BFA Board Member Matilda Arhin to discuss the importance of investing in Africa.

The annual Kilimanjaro Reception took place in Minnesota on August 18. Check out the photos and summary of award winners in our latest story!