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Booktime has gifted more than 9 million books since it was launched in 2006

Why write for young adults?

Alexia Casale, author of The Bone Dragon, writes about why she writes for young adults - and gives her take on writing about difficult subjects like violence and abuse

Ask Booktrust

In the first installment of our new regular feature in which we answer your questions about books, reading and writing, we recommend some of our favourite 'chick lit'

Teenage picks for May

Find out about some recommended books for teenagers this month, including compelling new novels from Dawn O'Porter and Tim Lott

Pushkin Children's Books

We talk to Adam Freudenheim and Stephanie Seegmuller about new imprint Pushkin Children's Books, which bringing classic and bestselling children's books from all around the world to British children.

For fans of Arne Dahl

If, like us, you've been addicted to Arne Dahl's BBC4 Intercrime adaptations, as well as The Killing and The Bridge, you've probably already torn through the books and you're hungry for more!

'Vodka, naturally...'

Booker-shortlisted novelist Deborah Levy talks about the inspiration behind her new short story collection, writing and what she's working on...

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.

Bookbuzz

From the team that brought you Booked Up, Bookbuzz offers the same great variety of books for your school. Participating schools will give students the chance to choose their own book to keep from a list of 17 titles suitable for 11-year-olds and selected by a panel of experts.

Booktrust's targeted offers

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

Writer in residence

10 Reasons Not to Be A Writer

by Matt Haig

In which the green-eyed monster that doth make the meat it feasts upon rears its ugly head and Matt gets a bit jealous.