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Barrington Stoke
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Growing a love of reading for 25 years. Great authors, great stories, no barriers: leading publisher of dyslexia-friendly books.
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Forget Black Friday - we're celebrating reading! Our authors have contributed their top recommended books to the Book Friday reading list for schools and libraries.

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#BookFriday #ReadingChampions @booksfortopics.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Calling all teachers! Check out this brilliant free school event coming up next week from #BookSquad. Learn more and sign up for your virtual visit with #MichaelMorpurgo here: bit.ly/43SEqV5
November 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Check out @readingrocks.bsky.social's free Classroom Advent Calendar for 2025! wherereadingrocks.com/christmas-re... Featuring #TheWinterSnowGoose by @gill-lewis.bsky.social ❄️
November 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
We had a lovely festive time at the @publishingscotland.bsky.social Scottish Christmas Book Fair this weekend. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stall to take home a new read!
November 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
An extraordinary heroine who overcame her fear of drowning to risk her life rescuing passengers stranded at sea. Discover the true story of #GraceDarling, brought to life by award-winning author @hilarymckay.bsky.social.
Resources: bit.ly/4ol1rY1
#NonFictionNovember #VictorianHistory
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Looking for an engrossing real-life read for #NonFictionNovember? Meet explorers, artists, activists, superstars and spies in our True Stories collection: accessible re-imaginings of the lives of real historical figures sure to enthrall young readers. collins.co.uk/collections/...
November 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
📣Teachers & school librarians, we want to hear from you!📣 We want to know how best to support schools with our free downloadable resources. Please take a minute to complete our survey so we can make sure our classroom materials are the best they can be! bit.ly/47Z4qQU
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Attention all reviewers! #AdviceFromA12YearOldNobody by #HelenRutter is now available to request on #NetGalley: netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We're thrilled to announce the next title in our widely acclaimed Classic Retelling series, Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, masterfully retold by Carnegie Medal winning author @tanyalandman.bsky.social. Publishing March 2026. #RobertLouisStevensonDay
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Have you discovered the delights of Gull Haven Island yet? There are now four charming stories by #GillLewis to collect, plus look out for the next instalment, #StormBirdMagic, publishing early next year.
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Now available to review on NetGalley! www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
November 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Would you take life advice from a twelve-year-old? Struggling with his own issues, Vinny starts answering messages to his online-agony-aunt mum's blog, but what will happen when Vinny doesn’t have the answers any more? #AdviceFromA12YearOldNobody by #HelenRutter publishes 02/26.
November 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Thank you #Toppsta for featuring #VashtiHardy's #TheBirthdayCakeThief as a best new first chapter book of 2025! bit.ly/4p7aH2J
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
#ArmisticeDay is an important time of year, offering schools the chance to reflect and learn. We've created a list of top-quality, short, super-readable books from acclaimed authors to help students learn about the First World War. View the booklist at bit.ly/3WBG8pA
November 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Ruby, Freya & Ivy are preparing to start a new chapter of their lives. But tech-baroness Dagmar Nilsson hasn't given up on her dream of world domination. Can the three friends draw her out of hiding and shut down the Foundation for good? @melindasalisbury.com's thrilling #ENDGAME is coming Feb 2026.
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The prince and his lady leave their baby in the care of their faithful wolfhound, Gelert, to go hunting. But when they return, the baby is gone. What has happened and who will pay the price? A gripping quick read for seriously struggling readers from @tanyalandman.bsky.social. bit.ly/47whvQ7
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Jack’s mum is ill and Jack is devastated when Death arrives to take her away. But what consequences will there be when Death is banished from the world? An engaging quick read for seriously struggling readers from award-winning author @tanyalandman.bsky.social. bit.ly/3X3RAdP
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The arrival of a rare snow goose heralds the start of a very harsh winter for the Haven Islanders. In this dark time, Tia and Nat find a creative way to bring the islanders together in a celebration of light and community. A heartwarming tale from @gill-lewis.bsky.social. bit.ly/48UX0za
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We have three brilliant books publishing today from @gill-lewis.bsky.social, Irina Avgustinovich, @tanyalandman.bsky.social, Cinthya Alvarez and Alessandro Valdrighi! Learn more about all three and read a sample in the thread below 👇
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
📣 Teachers and school librarians, we want to hear from you! 📣

We want to know how best to support schools with our free downloadable resources. Please take a minute to complete our survey so that we can make sure our classroom materials are the best they can be!

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November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Congratulations @dansmithauthor.bsky.social as #TheDeadsoulProject shortlists for the 2026 Brilliant Book Award! bba.inspireculture.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It's #NonFictionNovember! @writerdavidlong.bsky.social and #StefanoTambellini bring our ancient civilisations to life in the 'What It Was Like to be' collection: "A top class series from a dynamic writing and illustration duo" - Lancashire Post. Check out the whole series at: bit.ly/4nAli56 #NFN
November 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
#TheBeck by Anthony McGowan has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2026! #Carnegies2026 carnegies.co.uk/nominations-...
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In #PhilHickes's spine-tingling Barrington Stoke debut, Cody and his friends set off into the woods on #Halloween to search for the haunted McBride House. But what they find there is more terrifying than the three teenagers could ever have imagined... bit.ly/42nVPUO 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
What really happened at Alpine Heights, and why did the Wintermoor children disappear? Discover the truth no-one wanted you to hear in the #NightHouseFiles, a terrifying new series from master of sci-fi horror @dansmithauthor.bsky.social. bit.ly/4jW711S. bit.ly/4mFvzx3. ✨
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM