Avast... the year of the short story!
I am currently reading three short story collections simultaneously (not literally simultaneously - just swapping between books story to story). One is by Jon McGregor, the twice runner-up of the...
Jon McGregor on writing
Here's a great video interview with Booktrust favourite Jon McGregor on his writing, featuring some great advice for writers...
Time flies when you're having fun!
Find out about how we’ll be celebrating 20 years of Bookstart in 2012.
How to be funny
This month's writing tips... stand up comedian Tiernan Douieb writes about how to write funny stuff in a funny way. It's funny stuff.
Colin Grant
Colin Grant talks to us about I&I: The Natural Mystics, his biography of The Wailers.
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.
Booked Up
A national programme that aims to give a free book to every child starting secondary school in England.
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.
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