BookTrust

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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30/05/2026

"Again, again!"

Jan Dubiel, specialist in Early Years Education, makes the case for giving young children freedom to choose their stories - even when that means returning to the same story over and over.

Have you seen the benefits of returning to familiar stories again and again? Let us know in the comments!

🤩 What if we told you that staying in your PJs all day could win you an amazing prize... On 12th June, thousands of chil...
29/05/2026

🤩 What if we told you that staying in your PJs all day could win you an amazing prize...

On 12th June, thousands of children all around the country will spend the day enjoying stories in their pyjamas - raising vital funds so every child has access to a story at bedtime.

And if you register your school or early years setting for and pay in your fundraising by 6th July, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a bespoke reading corner!

Be part of the fun: https://bit.ly/4nWVySg

Shared reading is essential in the early years.And Frank Cottrell-Boyce has championed it during the campaign.Read our...
29/05/2026

Shared reading is essential in the early years.

And Frank Cottrell-Boyce has championed it during the campaign.

Read our Impact Report to discover how our work is supporting families and practitioners to make shared reading a reality for all: https://bit.ly/4dNffHt

✨ We're delighted to share the Prize 2027 longlist with you.And what's more, we're giving you the chance to WIN all 21...
28/05/2026

✨ We're delighted to share the Prize 2027 longlist with you.

And what's more, we're giving you the chance to WIN all 21 titles!

The BookTrust Storytime Prize celebrates the best books to share with children aged 0-5, and the winner will be voted for by families and librarians who take part in our BookTrust Storytime programme.

Stay tuned to find out which books have made the shortlist soon 👀 Which ones are you backing?

27/05/2026

Hands up if you love a scary story🖐️

What a thrill to go behind the scenes with author Jennifer Killick recording an extra special (and spooky) assembly.

Bookspark is all about getting students in Key Stage 3 excited about reading. So we had to ask the queen of comedy-horror - what is it that makes scary stories so irresistible?

📅 Coming next week!Don't miss our upcoming webinar, where we'll be celebrating the brilliant practice of our fantastic e...
27/05/2026

📅 Coming next week!

Don't miss our upcoming webinar, where we'll be celebrating the brilliant practice of our fantastic early years partners.

📚 Plus, we'll be giving you the first look at our brand new Toddler and Pre-Schooler books!

Join us to learn more about the work taking place in communities to support children and families to experience the magic of shared reading - and get ideas to take away too!

26/05/2026

"It can change a person"

Why is reading for pleasure so important? We asked some of this year's selection panel to share their thoughts.

What else would you add?

💡 Children’s enjoyment of reading is in decline. Can book choice help to reverse this worrying trend?Join our upcoming w...
26/05/2026

💡 Children’s enjoyment of reading is in decline. Can book choice help to reverse this worrying trend?

Join our upcoming webinar to discover:

- the latest evidence on book choice and children's motivation to read
- why giving children access to diverse books boosts reading for pleasure
- what influences children’s book choices
- practical ideas to try in your own school

Register now: https://bit.ly/4v7eDn3

24/05/2026

We're often asked to recommend picture books for slightly older readers.

Here are a few of our favourites that maintain the magic and accessibility of a great picture book!

Got a question for our Book Doctors? Leave us a comment!

As comes to an end, we're sharing our recommendations of picture books that can support a sense of belonging in childr...
24/05/2026

As comes to an end, we're sharing our recommendations of picture books that can support a sense of belonging in children ❤️

The list has been put together by BookTrust experts in collaboration with Dr Lisa Cherry to make sure these books are suitable for children in foster care, kinship care and adoption. They are:

⭐ The Perfect Fit by Naomi Jones and James Jones: Ideal for beginning conversations about identity, fitting in and friendship.

⭐ All Kinds of Families by Sophy Henn: A non-fiction book showcasing different family structures using animal families.

⭐ Milo and the Mountain by Jamie Carroll: An empowering story about being helped by your community.

⭐ I Really Really Don’t Like Parties by Angie Morgan: A reassuring story showing that it’s OK to enjoy doing different things.

⭐ I’m (Mostly) Happy Being Me by Anna Milbourne and Åsa Gilland: A story that celebrates individual strengths.

⭐ Squirrel’s Search for Love by Dr Lisa Cherry and Fiona Holiday: Perfect for conversations about grief and loss.

Which picture books would you recommend?

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