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girl reading in a  library in NepalThe world is currently facing a global illiteracy pandemic.

It affects 776 million adults - that's approximately 1/7th of the planet!
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics

In the U.S. over 30 million Americans are functionally illiterate.
- National Assessment of Adult Literacy

In Sub-Saharan Africa, 42 million children are not enrolled in school.
- WhiteHouse.gov

Asia is home to 73 percent of the world's illiterate population.
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics

In Latin America, most children attend school an average of 5.4 years.
- U.S. Agency for International Development

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At Better World Books, our mission is to harness the power of capitalism to bring literacy and opportunity to people around the world.

When you agree to host a Better World Books Drop Box, you're making an impact in the lives of others.

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