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Why illustrations are crucial for children of all ages 10/09/2024
Find out why Klaus Flugge Prize judge Olivia Ahmad believes pictures in children's book...
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Introducing our new Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence 08/09/2024
Our new Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence shares her plans for her residency
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
Patrice Lawrence is our new Writer in Residence
She'll be shining a light on how books can support children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.
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.
