• Children's books

    Our team of children's book experts provides online information about children's books for parents, teachers, librarians and those who work with young readers.
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  • Children's Book Week

    Children’s Book Week is 6-12 October 2008. This year’s theme is Rhythm and Rhyme. How will your school celebrate?
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  • Writing Together

    Having a writer in school encourages pupils to write and see writing as worthwhile, and supports the teaching of both writing and reading.
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  • The Poetry Friendly Classroom

    Find out how to make your classroom poetry-friendly with tips from Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen
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  • Everybody Writes

    Promoting writing in schools as a skill for living.
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  • Teaching Sequences

    Read our free teaching sequences and discover creative ways of using books in the classroom.
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  • School libraries research

    In 2007, Booktrust commissioned research into spending in school libraries.
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  • Looking for an Author?

    Arrange an author visit to your school.
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