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Onjali Raúf's favourite books about kindness and compassion 28/10/2020
The Boy at the Back of the Class and The Night Bus Hero author Onjali Raúf shares her f...
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Headbutts, body slams and injustice: How a terrifying goat inspired Sophie Wills' new book 27/10/2020
Sophie Wills reveals the truth behind the goat in her new book The Orphans of St Halibu...
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"Teenage rebels": Cane Warriors author Alex Wheatle on writing about young people living through incredible events 26/10/2020
Cane Warriors author Alex Wheatle talks about why it's important to hear the stories of...
BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading
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.
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.
Search our booklists
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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Time to Read
How we're helping children and families get reading together
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Bookbuzz 2020
There's still time to register your school!
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Letterbox Club registration is open
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Latest features
Get to know our Writer in Residence
Keep up with Smriti
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. Smriti Halls is best known for picture books like I Love You Night and Day and Elephant in My Kitchen
- How's half term going? If you're looking for stuff to keep your children entertained, don't miss #BookTrustHomeTime - it's packed full of stories, activities and drawalongs to keep little ones busy! https://t.co/uoYIy4fucr https://t.co/DiDyuI466P 26 minutes ago
- Our #BookOfTheDay will take you on a poetic journey, exploring the adventures of everyday life in a beautiful story! Don't miss #AStoryAboutAfiya from James Berry and Anna Cunha: https://t.co/zMYjHxkdhE @lantanapub https://t.co/k6xBWvj57s 2 hours ago
- Following a seed on its journey to become a big, juicy squash just in time for Halloween, We Planted a Pumpkin is such a cute book! We're giving away three copies: https://t.co/tFVBKBaaIA https://t.co/QKAdI2B4Kw 16 hours ago