Librarian
Libraries are at the heart of Booktrust's vision to empower people through reading and writing. We work with public and school librarians across many of our programmes, providing free resources and activities around our reading programmes for children including Bookstart Bear Club, Bookstart's Rhyme Challenge, Booktime, Booked Up and our many literary prizes and awards.
Children's Books
Visit the children's books area for all the latest children's book reviews, as well as themed booklists, author interviews, illustrator galleries, competitions, games and quizzes.
Teenagers' Books
Visit the teen books area for all the latest book reviews, as well as themed booklists, author interviews, writing tips, competitions, games and quizzes.
Young Adults' Books
Visit the young adults books area for all the latest book reviews, as well as themed booklists, author interviews, writing tips, competitions, games and quizzes.
Bookstart
Bookstart offers the gift of free books to all children at key ages before they start school, to inspire a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life. Visit the Bookstart website for useful information and resources, including:
- great ways to gift the packs
- activity and rhyme sheets to download
- event tips and more.
School Libraries
Read an article about the state of school libraries today and download a leaflet with tips, tools and information to help primary schools create and manage a successful school library.
Bookbuzz
Find out about Bookbuzz, a programme supporting secondary schools to encourage reading for pleasure by giving Year 7 students the opportunity to choose their own book to keep from a list of titles selected by a panel of experts.
School Library Pack
In 2012-13 we are offering every secondary school in England a free pack of books and resources to support reading for pleasure across the school. The pack is available to any school with Year 7 students and will offer resources for 11-16 year olds. To receive a free pack, register online by Friday 20 July.
Bookstart Bear Club
A library-based membership reward scheme for babies, toddlers and preschoolers complemented by an online club. Get personalised book recommendations, record your child's reading journey, make wishlists, stamp your passport and play exclusive online games.
The Rhyme Challenge
Great rhyming resources for children's centres and early years settings to encourage a love of rhymes and early poetry in children aged 0–5 and to promote the benefits of learning together to families, both in an Early Years setting and at home.
Booktime
Every year Booktime, the national free books programme for Reception-aged children, works in partnership with participating libraries to deliver the Booktime programme. Read about the resources we deliver to participating libraries and lots of ideas for Booktime activities, session ideas and case studies to inspire you to hold memorable Booktime events.
Children's Laureate
The Children's Laureate for 2011-2013 is Julia Donaldson. Find out about Julia's books and projects, read the Children's Laureate blog and access useful resources on the website, where you can also find out more about the former Children's Laureates.
Letterbox Club
The Letterbox Club focuses on improving the educational outlook for looked-after children aged 7-13 by providing them with a parcel of books, maths activities and educational materials once every month for six months. Find out how the Letterbox Club can help boost active library membership for children enrolled in the programme.
Children's Book Week
Children's Book Week is an annual celebration of reading for pleasure which takes place in the first week of October. Find useful resources and ideas to help you plan a Children's Book Week celebration in your library.
Arts Award
Arts Award is a national qualification which recognises personal creative development, helping young people to develop as artists and building creativity, leadership and communication skills
Bookmark
For anyone seeking information, books or advice relating to disability and children's books, including parents, young people, teachers, early years and health professionals, librarians, publishers, writers, illustrators and researchers. Includes What's the Story? - a resource to support the development of positive attitudes towards disability, both in the classroom and in the wider community.
Books: reading and writing
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