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Benjamin Zephaniah on new book Windrush Child: 'We have to learn from the past' 29/10/2020
Benjamin Zephaniah tells us about his new book Windrush Child and why it's so important...
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Onjali Raúf's favourite books about kindness and compassion 28/10/2020
The Boy at the Back of the Class and The Night Bus Hero author Onjali Raúf shares her f...
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Headbutts, body slams and injustice: How a terrifying goat inspired Sophie Wills' new book 27/10/2020
Sophie Wills reveals the truth behind the goat in her new book The Orphans of St Halibu...
BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading
BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Each year we reach 3.9 million children across the UK with books, resources and support.
What we do
BookTrust HomeTime
Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy storytime with our free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in our book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.
New books we love
Our favourite reads of the month
We review lots of new books every month, and here's where you can find the ones we liked best of all.
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Find a book for every occasion
Looking for the best book for an older child? Take a look at our booklists. We may well have the answer - just see for yourself.
Bookfinder
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Use the Bookfinder to find the perfect book for you, your family and friends.
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Reading with your child
Sharing a book with a child is fun! It's a time for closeness, laughing and talking tog...
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Make a regular donation
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BookTrust Cymru
Our work supports every family in Wales from their child’s first year of life right thr...
Here's how we can help you
Bookstart
Bookstart gifts free books to all children at two 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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Time to Read
How we're helping children and families get reading together
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Bookbuzz 2020
There's still time to register your school!
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Letterbox Club registration is open
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Latest features
Get to know our Writer in Residence
Keep up with Smriti
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. Smriti Halls is best known for picture books like I Love You Night and Day and Elephant in My Kitchen
- School plays might not be possible this year, but Sir Michael Morpurgo and Polly Dunbar hope to keep that magic alive with their fabulous new book Owl or Pussycat! We spoke to the duo about how their childhood memories influenced the story: https://t.co/hhliPVrIns https://t.co/THjGbUy4ye 9 minutes ago
- Halloween is TOMORROW and we want to know if you're dressing up! Have you got any book-themed outfits planned? Or have you got any photos of previous costumes to share? We'd love to see them! https://t.co/Eg0adD3Iu6 40 minutes ago
- We've got a lovely Friday treat for you over on #BookTrustHomeTime - @hindleyillos is reading her lovely Treacle Street book Marcel's Parcels! Sit back and enjoy: https://t.co/uoYIy4fucr https://t.co/SQqseiNqoY 1 hour ago