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Introducing our new Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence 08/09/2024
Our new Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence shares her plans for her residency
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More tips for encouraging reading for pleasure in your school 04/09/2024
Get top tips for encouraging reading for pleasure in your school from the winners of th...
BookTrust gets children reading from their earliest days
We focus on children from low-income and vulnerable family backgrounds to make sure everyone can experience the lifelong benefits of reading.
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Challenge events
Take a look at the incredible ways you could challenge yourself and support BookTrust this year - whether it's a run, a bungee jump, or a sky dive!
What we do
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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Letterbox Club
Helping vulnerable children discover a love of reading
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BookTrust Represents
Promoting authors and illustrators of colour
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BookTrust Storytime
BookTrust Storytime is an exciting new library experience for families
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Reading with your child
Get top tips for sharing stories with your child to help them become lifelong readers.
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Become a Friend and open the magical world of books
Help us make a difference to children throughout the UK.
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BookTrust Cymru
Our work supports every family in Wales from their child’s first year of life.
Our latest news
Patrice Lawrence is our new Writer in Residence
She'll be shining a light on how books can support children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.
Our Writer in Residence
Keep up with Rashmi
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. Rashmi Sirdeshpande is our current Writer in Residence.
