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Amber Lee Dodd: How telling stories changed my life (and why it could do the same for your child) 22/01/2019
Nobody realised that Amber Lee Dodd had dyslexia, not even her school – and she often f...
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How comedy (and books) can save the day for geeky tweens 21/01/2019
Comedian and writer Catherine (Catie) Wilkins gives us the lowdown on being a geeky kid...
BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading
BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Each year we reach 3.4 million children across the UK with books, resources and support.
What we do
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.
Search our booklists
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
Find your next book
Use the Bookfinder to find the perfect book for you, your family and friends.
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Reading tips
Get advice on reading to children, encouraging older children to read and engaging relu...
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Make a regular donation
Become a BookTrust Friend by setting up a regular donation. We can all do a bit more wh...
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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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Children say thanks on the 15th anniversary of Letterbox Club
See our favourite handwritten postcards from children who receive The Letterbox Club: inspiring a love of reading in children who are looked after.
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Bookbuzz
Participating Year 7 and 8 students can choose a book to keep from 17 titles, selected by experts.
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5 tips for creating a fun and engaging book award in your school
Former School Librarian of the Year Lucas Maxwell shares another exciting idea for helping students to read and love books.
Thank you!
A big thank you to everyone who donated to the BookTrust Christmas appeal. With your amazing support, we have reached over 11,500 children who are vulnerable or in care with a festive book parcel, and made them feel special this Christmas.
Find out how to support BookTrust in 2019 and help get books to more children
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