Books for Africa
We have recently undertaken an effort to collect books in conjunction with the "Books for Africa" program. Currently our primary collection location is
Afrikan Djeli
840 R.D. Abernathy Blvd, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
404.753.8933
http://www.djeliculturalarts.com/
Book Donation Guidelines
The majority of the books sent to Africa by BFA are hardcover textbooks, primary through college level.
Frequently requested books include:
• Fiction & Non-fiction children through adult reading books that are hard-cover or quality soft-cover.
• Post-secondary textbooks, hard-cover or soft-cover.
• Reference books such as encyclopedias and dictionaries 1990 or newer.
• Medical, nursing, and law textbooks & journals
• National Geographic and academic journals from the past 10 years.
• 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, durable books.
• Age—20 years old or newer for textbooks and 15 years old or newer for changing subjects, ie. Encyclopedias, biological sciences, atlases, etc.
• Content—Subject matter is relevant to an African reader.
Please DO NOT SEND any of the following:
• Books that propagate the view of a particular religion for evangelizing.
• Paperback romance novels
• 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, except for National Geographic and academic journals
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. For more information, please visit the BFA website.