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Nadia Shireen: Getting started in picture books and writing unhappy endings 23/04/2018
Writer-Illustrator in Residence Nadia Shireen tells us how she ended up creating childr...
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What to Read After... Beast Quest 23/04/2018
Are your children hooked on Beast Quest and want to know what to read next? Perhaps the...
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.
Who we are
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Our programmes
Find out about all the programmes that BookTrust runs and how they can help you.
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Become a Friend
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BookTrust Cymru
Our work supports every family in Wales from their child’s first year of life right thr...
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Bookstart
Established in 1992, Bookstart is the world's first national bookgifting programme, delivering books and resources to every baby and toddler in England and Wales.
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The Letterbox Club is 15 years old
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Reading tips
Sharing books with children is so important, which is why we've put together some helpful hints.
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Sign up for Bookbuzz
Registration is now open for schools to take part in Bookbuzz 2018
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.
Registration is now open for Bookbuzz 2018
Our programme helps schools inspire a love of reading in their Year 7 and 8 students.
Latest blogs
Get to know our Writer in Residence
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Find more blogs from our Writer-Illustrator in Residence, Nadia Shireen.
- It really is true! For just £3 per student, #MyBookbuzz lets your Year 7/8s choose a book to take home and keep PLU… https://t.co/hVPfwZdnmQ 6 minutes ago
- It's so important that disability is represented in children's books, so if you're an author, illustrator or publis… https://t.co/2caa7rVJYz 40 minutes ago
- RT @DoGoodBrentwood: My eldest loves #BeastQuest 🐉 and my very #kind Mum managed to add a few secondhand copies to his collection 💗 When I… 43 minutes ago