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BookTrust We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children and families reading together from the earliest possible age.
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💡 Starting school is a key moment to support children's reading enjoyment...Our research shows that children in the earl...
19/06/2026

💡 Starting school is a key moment to support children's reading enjoyment...

Our research shows that children in the early years experience frequent shared reading and levels of enjoyment are high – yet this drops sharply as children join school.

Join our webinar on 2 July to hear how we can work together to make shared reading easier to sustain through the school transition period – including the importance of encouraging reading for enjoyment alongside learning to read in the early school years.

Plus, we'll be in conversation with author-illustrator Tom Percival and Matthew Courtney from Wandle English Hub.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fNrxSW

19/06/2026

Our Writer in Residence Tom Percival has a brilliant competition for children! 🎨

He's asking them to draw a character feeling an emotion - any emotion at all - to be in with the chance of winning a book bundle and some art supplies.

We cannot wait to see the entries!

18/06/2026

They say never to judge a book by its cover...

but we know that when it comes to reading for pleasure, book choice is key.

That's why Secondary puts your students in the driving seat, allowing them to choose one of 16 specially selected titles to take home and keep.

So whether it's the front cover, the relatable characters or the gripping plot that grabs them, Secondary gives your Year 7 and 8 students the choice of a book they're bound to love.

Find out more and register 👇

17/06/2026

Wise words from the wonderful Lemn Sissay!

We know that shared reading is a powerful tool for connection, but not all parents and caregivers feel confident reading aloud.

The good news? Research shows that it's the emotional side of shared reading that supports strong attachment, not the adult's reading skills.

When you're cuddled up together with a book, things like smiling, asking questions and laughing together not only help children to develop their communication and understanding of language, but also helps to build close bonds.

Mistakes don't matter, moments of connection do 💙

It's so important for every child to see their family - and other families - reflected in the books they enjoy.So this ...
16/06/2026

It's so important for every child to see their family - and other families - reflected in the books they enjoy.

So this , we're sharing our recommendations of brilliant picture books which celebrate LGBTQ+ families! They are:

- Baby's First Words by Stella Blackstone and Sunny Scribens, illustrated by Christiane Engel
- My Mums Love Me by Anna Membrino, illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz
- And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, illustrated by Henry Cole
- The Perfect Match by Chris Becker, illustrated by Dan Taylor
- The Family Book by Todd Parr
- The Girl With Two Dads by Meg Elliott
- The Best Mum by Penny Harrison, illustrated by Sharon Davey
- Forever Star by Gareth Peter and Judi Abbot
- My Daddies by Gareth Peter, illustrated by Garry Parsons
- Uncle Bobby's Wedding by Sarah S Brannen and Lucia Soto
- Who's Your Real Mum? by Bernadette Green, illustrated by Anna Zobel
- Under the Love Umbrella by Davina Bell, illustrated by Allison Colpoys
- We Are Family by Patricia Hegarty, illustrated by Ryan Wheatcroft
- The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Ros Asquith
- The Pirate Mums by Jodie Lancet-Grant, illustrated by Lydia Corry
- Grandad's Camper by Harry Woodgate

💫 Which books would you add to our list?

Just one week until our virtual author workshop with the amazing Eric Huang!Sign your class up to join in the fun - an...
16/06/2026

Just one week until our virtual author workshop with the amazing Eric Huang!

Sign your class up to join in the fun - and remember to submit your questions for Eric before midnight today✨

https://bit.ly/4aSzO4y

15/06/2026

"The right mix of books can make the difference between reading feeling like a chore and becoming something they actively seek out, talk about, and enjoy."

Our new programme helps to get Key Stage 2 children reading for pleasure. And with 16 specially selected books to choose from - across a range of genres, formats, voices and difficulty levels - there's something for every child.

Want to know how we chose this year's amazing books? Caroline Hill-Trevor, our Head of Book Selection and Purchasing, told us five special things the selection panel looks for: https://bit.ly/445SNF4

"As we struggle with a crisis of reading-for-pleasure among young people, I see manga as an oasis in a desert of empty d...
14/06/2026

"As we struggle with a crisis of reading-for-pleasure among young people, I see manga as an oasis in a desert of empty distraction and endless scrolling"

Manga creator Nigel Twumasi shares some of his favourite manga for primary school age and up.

https://bit.ly/4ef5ty4

We have a summer of sport ahead of us... and a book mission to match!In June, we're inviting everyone to read a sporty s...
13/06/2026

We have a summer of sport ahead of us... and a book mission to match!

In June, we're inviting everyone to read a sporty story - but which reads would you recommend? 👟

Huge congratulations to Dame Malorie Blackman and Dame Julia Donaldson! 👏We are completely delighted to see these two fo...
13/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Dame Malorie Blackman and Dame Julia Donaldson! 👏

We are completely delighted to see these two former Waterstones being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours this year.

They have both done so much - and continue to do so much - to help every child discover a love of reading, and we are so grateful for their ongoing support of BookTrust.

We couldn't be happier to see that being celebrated at the highest level! ✨

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