Donate Books
Help fill a classroom in Malawi with new & pre-loved children’s books
Donate your children’s books to build a library of hope
Make a positive impact with your new and gently used children’s books by helping us fill the shelves of schools in Malawi.
Collect
Collect new & pre-loved books from your friends and family. Make sure they are appropriate for children between 3-16 years.
Submit & Drop off
Submit a drop-off form, wait for approval and drop off your books at one of our drop off locations in London, Leicester, Slough.
Watch students thrive
Our team will sort and ship all books to underprivileged schools in Malawi.
The contrast speaks for itself. What was once an unused and broken space is now a vibrant library providing students with access to books, educational resources, and a safe environment for learning.
This transformation is creating opportunities that will benefit generations to come.
A Transformation Made Possible
FAQs
What types of books can I donate?
Donate new or gently used books for children aged 3–16
We’re Looking For:
✅ Fiction
Picture books & storybooks
Early readers & chapter books
Primary & Middle-grade fiction
Folktales, poetry & short stories
Inclusive, engaging stories that spark imagination
✅ Non-Fiction
ABCs, numbers, colours & early learning
Science: animals, space, the body, nature
Geography, cultures & global awareness
History (child-friendly & unbiased)
Maths, STEM, arts & crafts, music
Biographies of inspiring figures
🚫 Please Avoid:
Outdated materials (especially pre-2005, unless it is a classic text)
Religious, political or agenda-driven content
UK curriculum-heavy books (e.g. 11 plus prep, GCSE)
Books with controversial themes (e.g. war, horror, trauma)
Damaged or heavily marked books
Where can I drop of my books?
You can drop off your new and gently used children’s books to:
Redbridge Central Library and Museum during opening hours. Address: Clements Rd, Ilford, IG1 1EA
Chingford, London.
Leicester
Slough
If you would like to drop off or post the books to us,
please email us on info@pepala.org.uk
Please share the book titles or categories, their condition, and the number available.
Can I post my books to you?
Yes! Email us on info@pepala.org.uk and we can provide more information.
Please share the book titles or categories, their condition and the number available.