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We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age.
Did you know that the calming routine of sharing a book together supports improved emotional health for both caregivers and children? 💙
See the research: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
#ParentMentalHealthDay
See the research: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
#ParentMentalHealthDay
January 30, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Did you know that the calming routine of sharing a book together supports improved emotional health for both caregivers and children? 💙
See the research: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
#ParentMentalHealthDay
See the research: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
#ParentMentalHealthDay
Our Book Doctors are back, this time with some top recommendations for books about boys and boy friendships.
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments 👇
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments 👇
January 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Our Book Doctors are back, this time with some top recommendations for books about boys and boy friendships.
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments 👇
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments 👇
Something exciting is coming to primary schools for 2026! 👀
To be first to find out more and sign up your school, register your interest for #Bookbuzz Primary today: https://bit.ly/4rkgGlO
To be first to find out more and sign up your school, register your interest for #Bookbuzz Primary today: https://bit.ly/4rkgGlO
January 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Something exciting is coming to primary schools for 2026! 👀
To be first to find out more and sign up your school, register your interest for #Bookbuzz Primary today: https://bit.ly/4rkgGlO
To be first to find out more and sign up your school, register your interest for #Bookbuzz Primary today: https://bit.ly/4rkgGlO
Reading for pleasure is one of the most powerful drivers of children’s development – but to achieve the greatest impact, we must start in the early years.
In our submission to the Education Select Committee's Reading for Pleasure inquiry, we set out what needs to happen 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZGTDWs
In our submission to the Education Select Committee's Reading for Pleasure inquiry, we set out what needs to happen 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZGTDWs
January 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Reading for pleasure is one of the most powerful drivers of children’s development – but to achieve the greatest impact, we must start in the early years.
In our submission to the Education Select Committee's Reading for Pleasure inquiry, we set out what needs to happen 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZGTDWs
In our submission to the Education Select Committee's Reading for Pleasure inquiry, we set out what needs to happen 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZGTDWs
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Get ready for the Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2026!
From 2-6 February, come and enjoy sharing rhymes and songs at our Hubs and libraries - and pick up your special Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate!
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From 2-6 February, come and enjoy sharing rhymes and songs at our Hubs and libraries - and pick up your special Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate!
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January 29, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Get ready for the Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2026!
From 2-6 February, come and enjoy sharing rhymes and songs at our Hubs and libraries - and pick up your special Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate!
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From 2-6 February, come and enjoy sharing rhymes and songs at our Hubs and libraries - and pick up your special Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate!
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Byddwch yn barod ar gyfer Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru 2026!
Rhwng 2 a 6 Chwefror, dewch i fwynhau rhannu rhigymau a chaneuon yn ein Hybiau a'n llyfrgelloedd – a chasglwch eich tystysgrif Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru arbennig!
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Rhwng 2 a 6 Chwefror, dewch i fwynhau rhannu rhigymau a chaneuon yn ein Hybiau a'n llyfrgelloedd – a chasglwch eich tystysgrif Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru arbennig!
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January 29, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Byddwch yn barod ar gyfer Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru 2026!
Rhwng 2 a 6 Chwefror, dewch i fwynhau rhannu rhigymau a chaneuon yn ein Hybiau a'n llyfrgelloedd – a chasglwch eich tystysgrif Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru arbennig!
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Rhwng 2 a 6 Chwefror, dewch i fwynhau rhannu rhigymau a chaneuon yn ein Hybiau a'n llyfrgelloedd – a chasglwch eich tystysgrif Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru arbennig!
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Wow! Manchester Libraries gave out an amazing 15,000 #Bookstart packs last year! 🎉
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
15,000 packs: Bookstart blooms in Manchester
Bookstart is thriving in Manchester and here at Manchester Libraries we’re really proud to take the lead in delivering a variety of Booktrust …
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January 29, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Wow! Manchester Libraries gave out an amazing 15,000 #Bookstart packs last year! 🎉
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
We had such a great time with @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social today 📚
Come with us behind the scenes at our virtual author workshop to hear about Maisie's exciting new book - and why representation is so important in children's books. #BookTrustRepresents
Come with us behind the scenes at our virtual author workshop to hear about Maisie's exciting new book - and why representation is so important in children's books. #BookTrustRepresents
January 28, 2026 at 5:33 PM
We had such a great time with @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social today 📚
Come with us behind the scenes at our virtual author workshop to hear about Maisie's exciting new book - and why representation is so important in children's books. #BookTrustRepresents
Come with us behind the scenes at our virtual author workshop to hear about Maisie's exciting new book - and why representation is so important in children's books. #BookTrustRepresents
We're proud to be working with Kinship to provide support for kinship carers.
Find out more about their upcoming roadshows, where we'll offer books & resources 👉 https://bit.ly/4qc70co
Book your spot at our March workshop about using stories to discuss emotions & identity 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZAjfEu
Find out more about their upcoming roadshows, where we'll offer books & resources 👉 https://bit.ly/4qc70co
Book your spot at our March workshop about using stories to discuss emotions & identity 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZAjfEu
January 28, 2026 at 9:16 AM
We're proud to be working with Kinship to provide support for kinship carers.
Find out more about their upcoming roadshows, where we'll offer books & resources 👉 https://bit.ly/4qc70co
Book your spot at our March workshop about using stories to discuss emotions & identity 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZAjfEu
Find out more about their upcoming roadshows, where we'll offer books & resources 👉 https://bit.ly/4qc70co
Book your spot at our March workshop about using stories to discuss emotions & identity 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZAjfEu
We're so excited about this year's #Bookspark books!
Here's Emma from our Books team to tell us about Choose Your Own Evolution by @juleshoward.bsky.social and @gordywright.bsky.social - one of 15 brilliant books included in the 2026 pack.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4r4FfmI
Here's Emma from our Books team to tell us about Choose Your Own Evolution by @juleshoward.bsky.social and @gordywright.bsky.social - one of 15 brilliant books included in the 2026 pack.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4r4FfmI
January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
We're so excited about this year's #Bookspark books!
Here's Emma from our Books team to tell us about Choose Your Own Evolution by @juleshoward.bsky.social and @gordywright.bsky.social - one of 15 brilliant books included in the 2026 pack.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4r4FfmI
Here's Emma from our Books team to tell us about Choose Your Own Evolution by @juleshoward.bsky.social and @gordywright.bsky.social - one of 15 brilliant books included in the 2026 pack.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4r4FfmI
On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we're sharing this list of poignant books that can help young readers understand the events surrounding the Holocaust.
Read the full list here: https://bit.ly/4qVrgAd
Read the full list here: https://bit.ly/4qVrgAd
January 27, 2026 at 11:30 AM
On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we're sharing this list of poignant books that can help young readers understand the events surrounding the Holocaust.
Read the full list here: https://bit.ly/4qVrgAd
Read the full list here: https://bit.ly/4qVrgAd
Turn your book club into a force for good 📚✨
We're calling on book clubs across the UK to host a book swap, themed dinner, or other bookish bonanza to raise money to get more children reading!
Interested? Sign up for your free pack with everything you need to get started 🩷
bit.ly/4bO33qs
We're calling on book clubs across the UK to host a book swap, themed dinner, or other bookish bonanza to raise money to get more children reading!
Interested? Sign up for your free pack with everything you need to get started 🩷
bit.ly/4bO33qs
January 27, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Turn your book club into a force for good 📚✨
We're calling on book clubs across the UK to host a book swap, themed dinner, or other bookish bonanza to raise money to get more children reading!
Interested? Sign up for your free pack with everything you need to get started 🩷
bit.ly/4bO33qs
We're calling on book clubs across the UK to host a book swap, themed dinner, or other bookish bonanza to raise money to get more children reading!
Interested? Sign up for your free pack with everything you need to get started 🩷
bit.ly/4bO33qs
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Did a book completely transform your life?
A new BBC documentary is looking for stories about the life-changing power of books.
If so, upload a video of you telling your story to the link below or email [email protected] explaining how the book impacted on you.
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A new BBC documentary is looking for stories about the life-changing power of books.
If so, upload a video of you telling your story to the link below or email [email protected] explaining how the book impacted on you.
we.tl/r-6yeldPIg2n
January 26, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Did a book completely transform your life?
A new BBC documentary is looking for stories about the life-changing power of books.
If so, upload a video of you telling your story to the link below or email [email protected] explaining how the book impacted on you.
we.tl/r-6yeldPIg2n
A new BBC documentary is looking for stories about the life-changing power of books.
If so, upload a video of you telling your story to the link below or email [email protected] explaining how the book impacted on you.
we.tl/r-6yeldPIg2n
"Shared reading is a simple but effective way to calm a child’s mind and signal that it's time to fall asleep."
Author-illustrator Iona Campbell explores the magic of dreams, and how shared reading can support a good night’s sleep.
Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/3LRWZ5I
Author-illustrator Iona Campbell explores the magic of dreams, and how shared reading can support a good night’s sleep.
Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/3LRWZ5I
January 25, 2026 at 5:18 PM
"Shared reading is a simple but effective way to calm a child’s mind and signal that it's time to fall asleep."
Author-illustrator Iona Campbell explores the magic of dreams, and how shared reading can support a good night’s sleep.
Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/3LRWZ5I
Author-illustrator Iona Campbell explores the magic of dreams, and how shared reading can support a good night’s sleep.
Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/3LRWZ5I
Perfect for sharing together 📚
It’s important to continue reading a wide range of books to and with children in KS1 as they learn to read themselves.
Hold their interest with these stories, fact books, poetry, comic books and picture books, all with great illustrations.
https://bit.ly/4jVVosm
It’s important to continue reading a wide range of books to and with children in KS1 as they learn to read themselves.
Hold their interest with these stories, fact books, poetry, comic books and picture books, all with great illustrations.
https://bit.ly/4jVVosm
January 24, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Perfect for sharing together 📚
It’s important to continue reading a wide range of books to and with children in KS1 as they learn to read themselves.
Hold their interest with these stories, fact books, poetry, comic books and picture books, all with great illustrations.
https://bit.ly/4jVVosm
It’s important to continue reading a wide range of books to and with children in KS1 as they learn to read themselves.
Hold their interest with these stories, fact books, poetry, comic books and picture books, all with great illustrations.
https://bit.ly/4jVVosm
"If you've been read to from an early age, you've been given an enormous invisible privilege"
As part of the #ReadingRights campaign, Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a nursery in Liverpool to see why story-sharing interventions are so vital.
As part of the #ReadingRights campaign, Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a nursery in Liverpool to see why story-sharing interventions are so vital.
January 23, 2026 at 3:58 PM
"If you've been read to from an early age, you've been given an enormous invisible privilege"
As part of the #ReadingRights campaign, Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a nursery in Liverpool to see why story-sharing interventions are so vital.
As part of the #ReadingRights campaign, Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a nursery in Liverpool to see why story-sharing interventions are so vital.
✋ Hands up if you:
a) Cannot wait until the finale of #TheTraitors tonight
b) Do NOT want The Traitors to be over
Don't panic, because as 100% faithfuls we've put together a list of brilliant children's books perfect for Traitors fans... 👇
https://bit.ly/4a0ChKa
a) Cannot wait until the finale of #TheTraitors tonight
b) Do NOT want The Traitors to be over
Don't panic, because as 100% faithfuls we've put together a list of brilliant children's books perfect for Traitors fans... 👇
https://bit.ly/4a0ChKa
January 23, 2026 at 8:13 AM
✋ Hands up if you:
a) Cannot wait until the finale of #TheTraitors tonight
b) Do NOT want The Traitors to be over
Don't panic, because as 100% faithfuls we've put together a list of brilliant children's books perfect for Traitors fans... 👇
https://bit.ly/4a0ChKa
a) Cannot wait until the finale of #TheTraitors tonight
b) Do NOT want The Traitors to be over
Don't panic, because as 100% faithfuls we've put together a list of brilliant children's books perfect for Traitors fans... 👇
https://bit.ly/4a0ChKa
📢 Last chance to enter...
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow is running a poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Enter by 30 January - more details here👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow is running a poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Enter by 30 January - more details here👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM
📢 Last chance to enter...
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow is running a poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Enter by 30 January - more details here👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow is running a poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Enter by 30 January - more details here👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
We've been having a fantastic time at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Literacy and Oracy Conference!
It's been great speaking to teachers about how our programmes can support their students.
Our Director of Children's Books Lizzie spoke to delegates & now we're excited for Jennifer Killick's keynote...
It's been great speaking to teachers about how our programmes can support their students.
Our Director of Children's Books Lizzie spoke to delegates & now we're excited for Jennifer Killick's keynote...
January 22, 2026 at 2:26 PM
We've been having a fantastic time at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Literacy and Oracy Conference!
It's been great speaking to teachers about how our programmes can support their students.
Our Director of Children's Books Lizzie spoke to delegates & now we're excited for Jennifer Killick's keynote...
It's been great speaking to teachers about how our programmes can support their students.
Our Director of Children's Books Lizzie spoke to delegates & now we're excited for Jennifer Killick's keynote...
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The importance of social participation when #reading and its benefits in connection, shared feelings and wellbeing is highlighted by Lizzie Catford @booktrust.org.uk
#ASCLLiteracy #NationalYearofReading
#ASCLLiteracy #NationalYearofReading
January 22, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The importance of social participation when #reading and its benefits in connection, shared feelings and wellbeing is highlighted by Lizzie Catford @booktrust.org.uk
#ASCLLiteracy #NationalYearofReading
#ASCLLiteracy #NationalYearofReading
"Shared reading in the very early years is the most impactful way to build a lifelong love for reading."
Our Director of Partnerships Julie Hayward shares the difference supporting families to get reading from the earliest days can make in this super article 👇
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
Our Director of Partnerships Julie Hayward shares the difference supporting families to get reading from the earliest days can make in this super article 👇
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
‘It’s about making reading as natural as breathing’: Malorie Blackman backs the National Year of Reading
The Noughts & Crosses author is among the starry ambassadors for the campaign – one of the initiatives aimed at addressing the reading crisis
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:11 PM
"Shared reading in the very early years is the most impactful way to build a lifelong love for reading."
Our Director of Partnerships Julie Hayward shares the difference supporting families to get reading from the earliest days can make in this super article 👇
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
Our Director of Partnerships Julie Hayward shares the difference supporting families to get reading from the earliest days can make in this super article 👇
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
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If you're at #ASCLLiteracy and Oracy Conference today, please take some time to visit our fantastic exhibition during registration and the breaks: BookTrust Crick Software, National Literacy Trust The Day, and the Children's Bookshop.
January 22, 2026 at 8:20 AM
If you're at #ASCLLiteracy and Oracy Conference today, please take some time to visit our fantastic exhibition during registration and the breaks: BookTrust Crick Software, National Literacy Trust The Day, and the Children's Bookshop.
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“The fact that the effects of this decision will be felt by Wales’ most vulnerable children is heartbreaking."(Nicola Davies)
Welsh government cease funding for @booktrust.org.uk Cymru.
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Welsh government cease funding for @booktrust.org.uk Cymru.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:37 AM
“The fact that the effects of this decision will be felt by Wales’ most vulnerable children is heartbreaking."(Nicola Davies)
Welsh government cease funding for @booktrust.org.uk Cymru.
www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...
Welsh government cease funding for @booktrust.org.uk Cymru.
www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...
For #BigAdoptionDay, @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social shares five brilliant books with adopted characters.
See his recommendations for books that explore identity and belonging in a sensitive way - and are filled with warmth and positivity.
https://bit.ly/45QAk0s
See his recommendations for books that explore identity and belonging in a sensitive way - and are filled with warmth and positivity.
https://bit.ly/45QAk0s
January 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
For #BigAdoptionDay, @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social shares five brilliant books with adopted characters.
See his recommendations for books that explore identity and belonging in a sensitive way - and are filled with warmth and positivity.
https://bit.ly/45QAk0s
See his recommendations for books that explore identity and belonging in a sensitive way - and are filled with warmth and positivity.
https://bit.ly/45QAk0s
What a wonderful longlist! Congratulations to all the nominated authors and editors 👏
We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 2026 #BranfordBoase Award, recognising the year's outstanding debut writers for children AND their editors 👏#kidlit #booksky
Thank you to @alcs.co.uk & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for their support.
branfordboaseaward.org.uk/2026-longlist/
Thank you to @alcs.co.uk & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for their support.
branfordboaseaward.org.uk/2026-longlist/
January 21, 2026 at 9:59 AM
What a wonderful longlist! Congratulations to all the nominated authors and editors 👏