This nonprofit organization collects, sorts, ships, and distributes new and used books from primary through post-secondary levels to children in Africa. The books it receives from publishers, schools, libraries, individuals, and organization are sorted and packed by volunteers in the organization's warehouse who choose books that are subject and age appropriate. They are shipped in containers funded through contributions. Approximately 22,000 books are shipped in a 40-foot container. Books for Africa's (BFA) partner organizations such as the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), Protestant and Catholic church groups, and other nongovernmental organizations like the Rotary Club, ensure that the books are delivered to the appropriate schools and libraries in their areas. The cost of shipping books and their fair market value is tax deductible; however, BFA will not assign a dollar value. The following types of books are most frequently requested: popular fiction and-fiction books in soft and hard cover; primary, secondary, and postsecondary textbooks; reference books such as encyclopedias and dictionaries; medical, nursing and law textbooks; and school supplies such as paper, pens, and pencils. The books should be in good condition, 10 years or less old (except for encyclopedias and dictionaries, which may be 15 years or less old), and contain content relevant to Africans. Do not send the following types of books: American history or American civics books, cookbooks or home decorating books, wedding planning books, books too ethnocentric in nature, Spanish or German books, or any magazines. Warehouse located at:715 East Minnehaha Avenue, MN 55106.