What is IBP and How Can I Help? The International Book Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization the promotes literacy, education and global friendships by sending over 200,000 books annually to schools, libraries, churches, community organizations and Peace Corps Volunteers throughout the developing world and in the United States. Here are some ways you can help IBP with its book-sending mission: Sponsor a small shipment: Visit our online donation page and sponsor a small shipment of books overseas for $200.00. There are often matching grants available to send small shipments for $100.00. Of course, any tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated! Donate your quality used books: Send your quality used books to our warehouse at 1440 Delaware Avenue, Lexington KY 40505. You can send books for cheaper with the Media Mail option via USPS. We are always especially in need of children's books, dictionaries, books in Spanish and French, and books on learning English. Check out our "donate books" page to learn more. Shop our used bookstore: If you live the Lexington, Kentucky area, where our warehouse is located, then stop by our used bookstore from 9-5 Monday-Friday to browse through Lexington's cheapest high-quality used books. All funds raised from the bookstore help cover the cost of shipping books overseas. The newly renovated and climate-controlled bookstore is now open! Add Us on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest news about what's happening at IBP! Read IBP's Spring 2012 Newsletter! Check out IBP's Spring 2012 edition of Books Abroad to find out more about IBP's latest projects! View pictures from IBP's recent renovations. Read about IBP Director Tracy Taylor's trip to the opening of an Albanian Library. Also, learn about how IBP is changing lives here in the U.S. through our Local Donations program.

Since 1966, the International Book Project has sent more than 5.8 million books abroad.

The International Book Project is an international nonprofit whose mission is to promote education and literacy while broadening Americans' understanding of their neighbors by sending quality used books overseas. Each year IBP sends more than 150,000 books to schools, libraries, churches, nonprofits, and Peace Corps volunteers in over 40 developing countries.

IBP is a registered 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization under the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by IRS tax law.

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