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Inno Anoliefo, a representative of the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation of Nigeria, came to our Atlanta warehouse to see where the books come from, how they are sorted, and to get to know the Books For Africa Shipment process. Books For Africa is pleased to work with the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation. Together, nearly 640,000 books—worth more than $6.5 million—have been shipped to students in Nigeria and The Gambia. BFA and the Foundation plan to ship even more throughout West Africa over the coming years.

"At first, I thought the students were mocking me with their enthusiasm to learn," said Sal Tavolilla, a Peace Corps Volunteer based in Njinikom, a small village in Cameroon. "But I soon learned that their interests were absolutely sincere. They understand the sacrifices their families make in order that they may go to school and they know it is a privilege to attend school."

Give more than candy hearts this Valentine’s Day by celebrating International Book Giving Day! There are many ways that you can share books with those you love, and people all around the world. Be creative! Find a fun way to share books that you love.