All SMALL WORLD BOOKS subsidy and scholarship funds are generated through the collection and sales of used books. Books are collected around the globe and sent to Playa del Carmen, Mexico to be sold to tourists and residents.

How can you help? Drop off or send us your used books!

If you live in Houston, contact us by e-mail ( ) for the next book drive date and your nearest drop off location.

From outside of Houston, books can be sent to:

If you live in Playa del Carmen, or plan to visit, books can be dropped off directly at Liberia MUNDO, or let us know where you will be staying and we can pick them up from your hotel.

If you are a hotel in the Riviera Maya and would like to participate in this program, please contact Sonja Gee ( ) for more information.

What type of books are we looking for? Any books that are in good condition.

We sell all genres of books. Our top sellers are recent novels, Children’s books, classics, history/politics, art/design, and books in foreign languages.