Booked Up
This programme is no longer running.
Booked Up was a national programme that ran for five years from 2007 - 2011.
Booked Up gave every 11-year-old in England the chance to choose a free book during their first term at secondary school. The aim of the programme was to support and encourage reading for pleasure and independent choice. Year 7 students chose their free book from a list of specially selected titles.
During its five years, Booked Up distributed over 3.25 million books to children across England.
Booked Up was run by Book Trust, funded by the Department for Education, and generously supported by children's book publishers.
Books can change lives
Our programmes
Find out more about how we support families and practitioners to get children reading for fun.
Best new books
Explore our pick of new books
Check out our favourite books from this month. Whether they're a teeny toddler or a particular teen, here's where you can find your child's next amazing read from among the very latest books.
Resources to use
Find out about our resources
From fun lesson plans to posters for your children's centre, find out more and search for resources which are right for you.