BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading

Each year we reach millions of children across the UK with books, resources and support.

What we do
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What's new this week

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What to Read After... The Bad Guys

The Next Chapter

Our strategy to get children reading

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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.

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New books we love

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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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Find your next book

Use the Bookfinder to find the perfect book for you, your family and friends.

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Here's how we can help you

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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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Get to know our Writer in Residence

Michael Rosen

Keep up with Michael

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. Michael Rosen wants to help children develop a love of poetry and rhyme.

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  • Our #LetterboxClub can make such a huge difference to children who are looked after - for some of them, the books they receive will be the first they own ❤️ Schools and local authorities, you still have time to sign up children who could benefit here: https://t.co/OUddejYRy0 https://t.co/k9jDRpDKA6 31 minutes ago
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