• What type of books should I donate?

* Children's books, novels, other reading material in English
* Text books in Engineering, Science and Math at all levels
* Computers and Learning Aid Software

• What is the cost of shipping books to Zambia?

Priority Mail Flat Rate International Options                                      Rate                     Size
Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope* (up to 4 pounds)                          $13.45              12-1/2'' x 9-1/2''
Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box* (up to 4 pounds)                         $13.45               8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8"
Priority Mail Regular Flat Rate Box (FRB-1) (up to 20 pounds)     $43.45              11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
Priority Mail Regular Flat Rate Box (FRB-2) (up to 20 pounds)     $43.45              13-5/8" x 11-7/8" x 3-3/8"
Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box (up to 20 pounds)                         $55.95             12" x 12" x 5-1/2"
Airmail M-Bags
An economical way to send printed material in quantities to one address. 11lb minimum weight starts at $26.95
Container
$9,800 to major ports close to Zambia.  Zambia is landlocked.

The above are US rates, in other parts of the world, Please visit your local Post Office or other courier companies.

• Does Books for Zambia pickup Books?

No. Books For Zambia is not a funded project and solely relies on donors to ship books directly to Luanshya.  Yes, even 1 book will make a difference.

• Why Luanshya, Zambia ?

Books For Zambia founder , Theresa Lungu was born and raised in Luanshya and understands first hand the inequity of early childhood education in the town. Books for Zambia has plans to expand to other towns once Luanshya is self sufficient in book access and distribution.