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
Take a look
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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
Help us make a difference to children throughout the UK. We can all do a bit more when ...
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BookTrust Cymru
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Supporting children's reading
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
Find out what the children have to say...
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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.
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.
Registration is now open for Bookbuzz 2018
Our programme helps schools inspire a love of reading in their Year 7 and 8 students.
Get to know our Writer in Residence
Keep up with Nadia
Find more blogs from our Writer-Illustrator in Residence, Nadia Shireen.
- Live stream of @BookTrust leaving the office and getting excited about all the books on our list this weekend - hav… https://t.co/yVl0dHktwW 7 hours ago
- It's got to that stage of the day when all we can think about is the HUGE pizza we're going to demolish this evenin… https://t.co/fTwGfEohwJ 8 hours ago
- IT'S ALMOST HOMETIME, PEOPLE! If you're a secondary school teacher or librarian, make the last thing you do today s… https://t.co/nBGWIsjHid 8 hours ago