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Things get dark in the Hildaverse 10/10/2019
Luke Pearson, creator of the captivating Hilda graphic novels, talks to us about his fa...
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Choosing the brilliant School Library Pack books 09/10/2019
This week we've announced the titles that will be included in this year's free School L...
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Giraffe stories: Introduce your child to this incredible animal 08/10/2019
Author Chitra Soundar loves giraffes! Here's how you can get your own child to fall in ...
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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.
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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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Bookbuzz
Participating Year 7 and 8 students can choose a book to keep from 17 titles, selected by experts.
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Request Time to Read packs
Does your school need more Time to Read packs? Teachers can request extra packs here.
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Get the free School Library Pack
Register today and get over free books for any secondary school or education provider in England with Year 7 students.
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Keep up with Cerrie
Every six months, BookTrust appoints a new Writer in Residence to give us their own unique perspective on the world of children's books. Cerrie Burnell is best known for her work on CBeebies, and as author of 'Harper and the Sea of Secrets' among others.
- RT @WellspringsPri: Thanks @Booktrust Our Reception children are in for a treat to take home today! https://t.co/tqUFBY9Ioi 2 minutes ago
- RT @rachelstroud: @Booktrust Our Dad (@AllenJStroud ‘s and mine) used to organise them by temperament - he put authors next to each other i… 2 minutes ago
- Author @csoundar loves giraffes! Here's how you can get your own child to fall in love with the lovely long-necked mammal – because the more people that care about the animal (now critically endangered), the better. https://t.co/bhZYnj4vhq https://t.co/HVTFV5sLBu 11 minutes ago