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The Top 10 detective novels, picked by Robin Stevens 17/08/2017
The Guggenheim Mystery author Robin Stevens chooses her top 10 favourite detective nove...
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Imagination and fun: Lauren Child dreams big as the new Children's Laureate 11/08/2017
Children’s Laureate Lauren Child talks to Emily Drabble about inspiring every child to ...
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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.
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How to read with your child
Get tips and advice on reading with children and babies.
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How to read aloud well
Reading Fairy's Emily Guille-Marrett shares some brilliant tips.
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'Let kids choose their books'
Captain Underpants' Dav Pilkey shares his advice and own experiences.
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Best New Books
Our favourite new Middle Grade books
Every month, we review new books - and here are the ones for 9-12 year olds we like best of all.
Meet the new Waterstones Children's Laureate
Author-illustrator Lauren Child is the Waterstones Children's Laureate for 2017-19. The role of Children's Laureate is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field.
Latest blogs
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Keep up with Sarah
Find more BookTrust Writer-Illustrator in Residence blogs from Sarah McIntyre and discover books you might like.
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