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Bookstart produces baby packs in 29 different languages

Society of Authors' open letter to Nick Gibb

We welcome The Society of Authors' letter to Nick Gibb , making recommendations regarding school libraries, teacher training and Ofsted recognition of author visits. Research has shown us time and...

Where the Wild Things Are

Last week, we at Booktrust were all shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Maurice Sendak. One of the things we love doing here at Booktrust is sharing...

May book recommendations

Our book of the month is HHhH by Laurence Binet

Emma Dodd

Award-winning illustrator Emma Dodd joins us to talk about the 10th anniversary of the Amazing Baby series - and why she's supporting the Bookstart 20 campaign

Write a picture book

Author Joyce Dunbar shares her top tips for writing a picture book

Bookstart

Free books to all children before they start school, to inspire a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life.

Booktime

Free book pack to every eligible child when they start primary school, with guidance for parents and carers on shared reading.

Letterbox Club

Focuses on improving the educational outlook for children aged 7-13 in foster families by providing them with a parcel of books, maths activities and educational materials every month for six months.

Booktrust's targeted offers

Booktrust has three new targeted offers: Bookstart Corner for children's centres; The Ant Club for primary schools; and Beyond Booked Up for secondary schools.

Writer in residence

Diversity in literature

by Bali Rai

One of the topics, which I've given talks and interviews about again and again, is the question of whether young adult and teen literature is diverse enough. Does it accurately...