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We recommend children’s and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · Aug 14

Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out during the Autumn term 2025 and available to buy or preorder in August, September, October, November and December 2025.
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Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2025

Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These include picture books, poetry, middle-grade, YA & non-fiction.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1h

The Fantastical Safari by Kristjana S Williams. Step into some of the hardest to reach landscapes on earth and meet the extraordinary creatures who live there - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978071... 🢀

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3h

Lots of up to date writing competitions open to children and teens in the UK. Great ideas for in school & at home. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/competitions... #ukedchat #amwriting

Children's Writing Competitions

A list of creative & non-fiction writing competitions for children in the UK, including contests for poetry, stories, handwriting & essays.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 5h

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To celebrate #WorldMathsDay here is a terrific maths book for younger children: A Million Dots by Sven Völler #kidlit

A Million Dots by Sven Völker

Maths topics in KS2 will benefit from this eye-catching children's non-fiction book which will pose questions for greater depth pupils.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 7h

Books for Year 4 children aged 8-9 - 40 exciting texts by Jenny McLachlan, Kate Wilkinson, SF Said, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Malorie Blackman, Philip Ardagh & more.

New: screen poster for your classroom computer!

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Books for Year 4 children aged 8-9 in KS2

Books for Year 4 children aged 8-9 in primary schools including titles by SF Said, Malorie Blackman, Cressida Cowell and Roald Dahl.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 8h

Food and cookery topic books for KS1 and KS2 including titles by Gianna Pollero, Jasbinder Bilan, Winsome Bingham, Ewa Jozefkowicz, Chris Callaghan, A.F. Harrold, Morag Hood and Laura Gladwin. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/food-... #ukedchat

Food and cookery topic books

Food and cookery topic books including titles by Gianna Pollero & Jasbinder Bilan.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

Are you ordering UK curriculum books from overseas? We now offer international ordering so that you can get our recommended children's books delivered to your country #edchat #teachersofx #kidlit schoolreadinglist.co.uk/internationa...

International ordering

Our lists of UK recommended children's books are available to order for readers in the USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, & more.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

The Story of Gold by Meel Tamphanon. A glittering history of the world told through gold, with a blingtastically gold cover! - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978050... 🢀

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

Travel destinations and holiday ideas inspired by children's literature. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-li... #YAlit #kidlit

Travel locations and holiday destinations inspired by children's books

Looking for a travel destination to engage your children or a location from a favourite book? Here's a list of top holiday spots with literary themes.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

Romans topic books & free resources for children in KS2 with stories & nonfiction by Tony Bradman, Christina Balit, Andy Stanton, Theresa Breslin, Gary Northfield & Marcia Williams. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/romans/ #kidlit #teachertwitter

Romans topic books

Topic books about the Romans for children in KS2. Including titles by Tony Bradman, Christina Balit, Theresa Breslin & Gary Northfield.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

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Some other book list sites treat curation like an influencer selfie - big ego, bigger claims, tiny reading. We keep it about the books and the pupils.

Latest children's and YA book reviews by The School Reading List

Children's and young adult fiction, picture book and non-fiction book reviews. Here are the School Reading List's latest in-depth recommendations.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

The Snowy Penguin by Holly Webb. 📚👍🏼
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The Snowy Penguin is a heart-warming and educational Antarctic adventure that highlights the value of wildlife research, courage in harsh environments...

The Snowy Penguin by Holly Webb

The Snowy Penguin is a heart-warming Antarctic adventure about research, friendship, and rare discoveries.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish by Cariad Lloyd. 📚👍🏼
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Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is a magical, heart-warming Christmas story about belonging, courage, and love, gently exploring grief and new ...

Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish by Cariad Lloyd

Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is a warm-hearted and magical festive story about family, belonging and hope.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 2d

The Butterfly House by Harry Woodgate. This stunning picture book shines a light on mental health, and how kindness, community and gardening can help heal - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978183... 🢀

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 2d

Engaging graphic novels for KS2 children aged 7-11 with stories by Ben Clanton, Gary Northfield, Deborah Ellis, Jeanne DuPrau & Alastair Humphreys. #kidlit #ukedchat schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list...

Graphic novels for KS2 children aged 7-11

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 2d

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If your "new for 2025" list reads like deja vu, you've met the echo chamber of children's book sites. We're an authentic and original voice.

School Reading List - Recommended books for children

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 2d

Have a look at our topic book lists for KS1 and KS2 - ideal class packs and links to free teacher resources for topic-based teaching, humanities, science, technology & PSHE schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/gen... #kidlit #teachertwitter

Children's nonfiction, genre and cross-curricular topic books

Curated book lists sorted by genre and topic for reading for pleasure and cross-curricular teaching. Ideal for children in primary and secondary schools.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 2d

Year 7 KS3 recommended reading list of books for school pupils aged 11-12. This list includes novels by Richard Adams, Lisa Thompson, Joan Aiken, Susan Cooper and Roald Dahl #YAlit #readingforpleasure schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list...

Books for Year 7 - our reading recommendations including easy reads and challenging titles for pupils in secondary school KS3 aged 11-12.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

Books for 14 year olds. 📚👍🏼
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Books for 14-year-olds - favourites chosen by teens including titles by Stephanie Meyer, Jacqueline Wilson, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Holly Jackson, Terry...

Books for 14 year olds

Books for 14 year olds - favourites chosen by teens with titles by Stephanie Meyer, Jacqueline Wilson and Holly Jackson.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

Books for 16 year olds. 📚👍🏼
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Books for 16-year-olds - favourites chosen by teens including titles by Nicola Yoon, Julie Murphy, Sarah J. Maas, Jenny Han, S. F. Williamson, Laura N...

Books for 16 year olds

Books for 16 year olds - favourites chosen by teens with titles by Nicola Yoon, Julie Murphy, Sarah J. Maas and S. F. Williamson.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

My Friend, Billy Whiskers by David Litchfield. On a snowy day, while the other children play together, Patrick sits alone, but he isn’t really alone - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978071... 🢀

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

Books for 15 year olds. 📚👍🏼
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Books for 15-year-olds - favourites chosen by teens including titles by Tomi Adeyemi, Lynn Painter, Suzanne Collins, Lauren Roberts, Kalynn Bayron, Br...

Books for 15 year olds

Books for 15 year olds - favourites chosen by teens with titles by Tomi Adeyemi, Lynn Painter, Suzanne Collins and Lauren Roberts.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

Year 8 KS3 recommended reading list for school pupils aged 12-13 . Authors include GP Taylor, Robert O'Brien, Margaret Mahy and Susan Hill schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list... #YAlit #ukedchat

Year 8 reading books - a selection of exciting easy reads and challenging titles, suitable for Year 8 pupils in secondary schools aged 12-13.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

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Classroom-tested picks here. Elsewhere: classroom-guessed vibes with lots of hidden ads, paid links and dubious SEO. Get substance over swagger.

PSHE topic books for children aged 5-13 | School Reading List

Books for PSHE topics including resillience, families, adoption, health, the economy, safety, citizenship, human rights, democracy and more.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

Read our list of suggested magazines and newspapers for children aged 3-6, 7-12 and 13+. Ideal for the home, classroom or school library. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/ma... #YAlit #homelearning #teachersofx

Magazines and newspapers for children and teenagers

Magazines for children in the UK. Pick from over 100 subscription titles for kids and teens to read at home or in school.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

Superhero stories with picture books, poems and chapter books by Neal Zetter, Julia Donaldson, Dav Pilkey, Phil Earle, Mini Grey, Cynthia Leonor Garza, Sue Hendra & more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/super... #kidlit

Superhero stories for children

Superhero stories for children aged 3-12 by Julia Donaldson, Dav Pilkey, Neal Zetter, Mini Grey, Cynthia Leonor Garza and Sue Hendra.

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