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Ready to Help Other Kids?

ONE BOX of Children's Books

DURATION

30-60 Minutes

WHERE

ONE BOX can be completed from home. 

WHEN

Throughout the year

WHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED

Adult

HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge and disrupt communities around the globe, the African Library Project is working tirelessly to continue to get books into the hands of eager readers.

DESCRIPTION

 Our response to COVID-19: Keep the books flowing! Send just ONE BOX of children’s books and we will combine them to create full libraries. Can’t host a book drive at all? Support the African Library Project and help us donate masks in the Bay Area. We’re partnering with HomeFirst, a local nonprofit, to give reusable face masks for every $25 you donate.

ITEMS NEEDED

Books and the box to pack them in!

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS


NEXT STEPS

Join Us to Start Small Libraries in Malawi. It’s easy! Start by registering at ONE BOX Sign Up, then follow the steps in VIEW INSTRUCTIONS below.

 

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Sound like fun?VIEW INSTRUCTIONS▼ to get started.
Sending or dropping off items to a nonprofit? Don't forget to tell them you found them through PGK! Download and print a packing slip here.

Step 1: Collect one or more boxes of children’s books 

  • Check your bookshelves
  • Ask your neighbors. Nextdoor.com works great! 
  • Put a flyer up in your apartment building

Step 2: Sort your books

  • Books should be in good condition – something you would be proud to have in your own library
  • PreK-8th grade reading levels 
  • Fiction, nonfiction, or reference books like children’s encyclopedias, dictionaries or atlases
  • No US holidays or religious books

Step 3: Pack your books

  • Use a sturdy cardboard box (no larger than 12” x 12” x 16”)  
  • Pack your box carefully and adhere the US Post Office Media Mail label we will email to you

Step 4: Mail your box

  • Pay about $20 at US Post Office (depends on weight of box)
  • Mail by July 1st, but the sooner the better

Step 5: Spread the word!

  • Take a picture while you pack
  • Use your social media to inspire your friends to help get books to Africa

Step 6: Complete these two PGK steps

  • Be sure to let us know that you found this activity through PGK!
  • Kindly fill out this PGK impact form when you’ve completed the activity. 
Sign up for this activity, add it to your logbook, and more in the Give Back app!