THREE DECADES OF STORIES BooksFirst 30 years: Reading, Sharing, Giving Back

Reading. Sharing. Giving back.

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BOOKSFIRST · 30 YEARS OF STORIES
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LITTLE READERS · AGES 3–7

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SIX READING PACKAGES · GIFT READY

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BooksFirst 30 years: Reading, Sharing, Giving Back
30 YEARS. COUNTLESS STORIES.

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Celebrating three decades of putting stories into the hands of readers across Africa. Discover a favourite, send someone a gift, or build a reading habit that lasts.

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YOUR NEXT READ STARTS HERE

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VALUE SHELF

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BULK BUYERS · SCHOOLS · RESELLERS

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Enjoy 10–25% off pre-loved bulk books and 30% trade pricing on qualifying new-book reseller orders. Schools and libraries can request a custom mix, with stock and delivery confirmed before payment.

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NETFLIX READS

Read the story behind the screen.

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800,000+books donated and counting
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MORE THAN A BOOKSTORE

A reading culture starts with access to the right books.

BooksFirst works across retail, schools, book fairs, libraries and literacy partnerships — but the shelf remains at the centre of everything.

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AFRICAN VOICES

Stories rooted in Africa. Read everywhere.

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PARTNERSHIPS

Books for schools, libraries, organisations and communities.

From book fairs and library curation to retail supply and literacy programmes, BooksFirst helps partners put relevant books in front of readers.

PRE-LOVED

Great books deserve another reader.

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