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.

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Michael Rosen on talking to children about the Holocaust

New books we love

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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.

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Find your next book

Use the Bookfinder to find the perfect book for you, your family and friends.

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Pyjamarama is back for 2020

Join PJ Masks, Horrid Henry and Tracy Beaker this June for a fun-filled day in pyjamas - and help BookTrust give every child a bedtime story.

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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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Get to know our Writer in Residence

Author Cerrie Burnell

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Every six months, BookTrust appoints a new Writer in Residence to give us their own unique perspective on the world of children's books. Cerrie Burnell is best known for her work on CBeebies, and as author of 'Harper and the Sea of Secrets' among others.

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