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Bookstart 20: 15,000 people celebrate sharing stories in 2012

Posted 20 December 2012
1 comments Looking back on a great birthday year for Bookstart When we launched the Bookstart 20 pledge back at the start of 2012 we knew it would capture the imagination. We... Read 'Bookstart 20: 15,000 people celebrate sharing...'
Dechrau da 20: Bu 15,000 o bobl yn dathlu...

Posted 20 December 2012
Edrych yn ôl ar flwyddyn wych yn dathlu pen-blwydd Dechrau Da Pan lansiwyd addunedau Dechrau Da 20 yn ôl ar ddechrau 2012, gwyddem y byddai'n ysgogi'r dychymyg. Gwyddem y byddai... Read 'Dechrau da 20: Bu 15,000 o...'
The right time for some books

Posted 2 November 2012
Has your child just started primary school? Thanks to the Booktime programme, your child will get a free book pack from their school this autumn term. A brilliant programme and... Read 'The right time for some books'
Why books matter - Jacqueline Wilson's impassioned plea

Posted 24 October 2012
3 comments With the news in the last month that food bills have increased 32% since 2007, we can see there's a squeeze on the disposable income of UK households. So... Read 'Why books matter - Jacqueline Wilson's...'
Shadow Chancellor joins the Bookstart Bear at family event

Posted 16 October 2012
Shadow Chancellor joins the Bookstart Bear at family event Taking a day away from Westminster politics, Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls read classic story We're Going on a Bear Hunt to... Read 'Shadow Chancellor joins the Bookstart Bear...'
'Booktrust is nourishing children's imaginations'

Posted 8 October 2012
Last week, we celebrated 20 years of Bookstart with a reception at Lancaster House hosted by Bookstart supporter Miriam González Durántez. The reception was attended by a host of Bookstart... Read ''Booktrust is nourishing children's imaginations' '
Video: Families wish Bookstart a happy birthday

Posted 4 October 2012
Mums, dads and children talk about the fun of sharing stories together Watch the video that celebrates 20 years of Bookstart, our programme that gives free books to every baby... Read 'Video: Families wish Bookstart a happy...'
Thank you! Bookstart 20 campaign smashes 10,000 pledge target

Posted 11 September 2012
6 comments Over 12,000 people have pledged their support to Bookstart We are thrilled to announce that the Bookstart 20 campaign has surpassed its target of 10,000 pledges. Launched in February,... Read 'Thank you! Bookstart 20 campaign smashes...'
Bookstart in Japan after the Tsunami

Posted 10 September 2012
1 comments Izumi Satou from Bookstart Japan recounts how, after the tsunami of 2011, local authorities worked together to restore Bookstart, and the difference the programme made to a community ravaged by... Read 'Bookstart in Japan after the Tsunami'
Booktrust, NLT and TRA join forces

Posted 19 July 2012
Booktrust, The National Literacy Trust and The Reading Agency have joined forces in the fight to boost literacy levels among Britain's children. At a joint summit on 19 July 2012,... Read 'Booktrust, NLT and TRA join forces'