What we do
We are the UK's largest reading charity and reach 3.9 million children each year with books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading.
BookTrust is national in scale and works in every region in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. We work through every local authority via children’s centres, schools, libraries and health professionals to reach families who need us most.
Our prizes and awards celebrate writing from the UK and beyond, bringing new releases to a wider audience and getting readers to engage with different types of books. Here you can also find out more about our programmes, campaigns and awards.
Our programmes, campaigns and awards
Programmes and campaigns
Our projects and campaigns are designed to help families enjoy reading together.
Resources and activities
Browse through our useful resources: from lesson plans and reading tips, fun activities and tools for teachers.
Awards and prizes
Find out about all the prizes and awards that BookTrust is involved with.
Children's Laureate
Author-illustrator Cressida Cowell is the Waterstones Children's Laureate for 2019-21: a role awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books to celebrate their outstanding achievement.
BookTrust Annual Lecture
Every year, we invite a notable figure to share their thoughts on the industry to an audience of authors, illustrators, publishers and influencers.
Impact and research
BookTrust supports children and families to experience the joy of reading and its associated benefits. Find out more about the impact of our programmes and activities.
BookTrust Cymru
Mae ein gwaith yn cefnogi pob teulu yng Nghymru o flwyddyn gyntaf bywyd eu plentyn hyd at ddiwedd eu blwyddyn Derbyn yn yr ysgol, gan ddechrau drwy roi anrheg o ddau lyfr BookTrust yn y pecyn Dechrau Da Babi.
BookTrust Northern Ireland
Through our reader development programmes and work as an arts organisation, BookTrust in Northern Ireland makes a positive impact on children, families and local communities.
Wander into our world
Want to know more about who BookTrust is and what we do?
We've put together a guide to our programmes, campaigns and research so you can find out all about our work and the difference we make.
Become a Friend
Open the magical world of books
Help us make a difference to children throughout the UK. We can all do a bit more when we're supported by our Friends.
Reluctant readers
Encourage reluctant readers to love reading
'I hate reading. It's hard, often boring, and very lonely.' Get tips on how to encourage reluctant readers, and find out about the three things that changed everything for one writer.
Bookmark: books and disability
Information on disability and children's books
Find advice and book recommendations for families, teachers, librarians, authors and publishers.