Booktime
Highly illustrated children’s books in multiple languages for free.
booktime.orgReading Changes Everything
We promote the joy of reading by making books free and accessible. We aspire to reach readers across the world in every language.
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Our goal is to instill a lifelong passion for reading in people of all ages worldwide. We provide free access to a world of literature, ensuring that the transformative power of a good book is always within reach.
Safahat
A diverse library empowering readers with access to free literature in Arabic.
safahat.orgHelp us spread the joy of reading
DonateWhy We Do It
1 in 3
children globally lack access to age-appropriate reading materials (UNESCO, 2023).
90%
of books are published in only a handful of dominant languages (UNESCO, 2012).
Over 20%
Over 20% reduction in mortality and depression rates in adults who read books (NLT, 2024 & Bavishi, Slade & Levy, 2016).
48%
of children in middle- to low-income countries do not have a children’s book at home (UNICEF, 2021).
Impact
300K+
Monthly Readers
10M
Books Read since 2024
190+
Countries Served
9+
Languages Served
3.5K+
Books Published
(Including Translations)Testimonials
“The quality of the refined translation using Gemini Pro was staggering. It captured the nuances of my protagonist’s dialect better than any tool I’ve used before. It’s truly a game changer for literary work.”
“Being able to translate my entire back catalog into three different languages in one afternoon for a fraction of traditional costs is a game changer.”
Help Us Spread the Joy of Reading!
Every great story needs a champion. Your support allows us to write and illustrate more books for Booktime, license new material for Safahat, and improve Folios.
Partners
A special thanks to our partners!
