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5 books that will help the transition to secondary school 22/07/2024
Poet, rapper and author Christian Foley recommends his favourite reads for children lea...
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The importance of factual books when reading together 21/07/2024
Our writer in residence Rashmi Sirdeshpande talks about the importance of factual books
BookTrust gets children reading from their earliest days
We focus on children from low-income and vulnerable family backgrounds to make sure everyone can experience the lifelong benefits of reading.
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Challenge events
Take a look at the incredible ways you could challenge yourself and support BookTrust this year - whether it's a run, a bungee jump, or a sky dive!
What we do
Bookstart
Bookstart gifts free books to children at key ages before school to help families read together every day and inspire children to develop a love of books and reading.
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Letterbox Club
Helping vulnerable children discover a love of reading
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BookTrust Represents
Promoting authors and illustrators of colour
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BookTrust Storytime
BookTrust Storytime is an exciting new library experience for families
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Reading with your child
Get top tips for sharing stories with your child to help them become lifelong readers.
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Become a Friend and open the magical world of books
Help us make a difference to children throughout the UK.
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BookTrust Cymru
Our work supports every family in Wales from their child’s first year of life.
Our latest news
BookTrust Storytime Prize winner announced!
BookTrust announce the Storytime Prize winner 2024
Our Writer in Residence
Keep up with Rashmi
Every six months, BookTrust appoints a new Writer or Illustrator in Residence to give us their own unique perspective on the world of children's books. Rashmi Sirdeshpande is our current Writer in Residence.
