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A different sort of normal (and proud): What it’s like to get an autism diagnosis at 33 26/07/2021
Author and illustrator Abigail Balfe has written A Different Sort of Normal, a true sto...
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Here are your heroes! Read the winning stories from our Writer in Residence competition for schoolchildren 26/07/2021
Back in March, Onjali Q Raúf asked children to share stories of their amazing local her...
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Seven beautiful stories featuring Chinese mythology, chosen by Maisie Chan 22/07/2021
Tiger Warrior author Maisie Chan shares seven of her favourite children's stories which...
BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading
BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Each year we reach millions of 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
Find your next book
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
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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Bookbuzz registration is open
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Time to Read
Get ready for Time to Read 2021
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BookTrust Storytime
BookTrust Storytime is an exciting new library experience for families launching this Autumn
Latest features
Get to know our Writer in Residence
Keep up with Onjali
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. Onjali Q. Raúf is best known for books like The Boy At The Back Of The Class and The Night Bus Hero.
- Today we're thinking about which children's book characters we'd love to go on holiday with! Who would you choose? 🌴 https://t.co/V1vxm7A4GM 7 minutes ago
- We are LOVING our #SummerOfReading - have you been diving into any good books recently? Don't forget to check out the Summer of Reading website to find great resources and fun things to do: https://t.co/vJReB2s9iL https://t.co/SubgGIV2sA 40 minutes ago
- Don't get that summer holiday panic! Head over to #BookTrustHomeTime and you'll find heaps of completely free activity sheets to download and print - with colouring, puzzles and crafts, there's loads to keep your family busy: https://t.co/ylXfJyUP6o Pic: Lucy Fleming https://t.co/Mh14kwfjFV 1 hour ago