Bookbuzz Secondary

This popular programme of expertly curated books and grab-and-go resources for Years 7 and 8 has been developed by BookTrust to support you in getting young people excited about reading for pleasure. 

BookTrust has delivered books to 2 million Year 7 and Year 8 students through its Bookbuzz Secondary programme, helping them build positive reading habits. 

Bookbuzz Secondary gives students the chance to choose and keep a book they’ll love from 16 diverse and inclusive titles, newly selected each year by our expert panel of librarians and teachers. Every year, the books include fiction and non-fiction titles across a range of genres and reading levels. 97% of Bookbuzz Secondary customers say that because the books are selected by a panel of teachers, librarians and reading experts, they can trust the quality of the titles*. 

You’ll receive all the tools you need to successfully deliver the programme in a way that works for you, your colleagues and students. Use our pack to create engaging sessions that scaffold students’ choices and allow them ownership of what they read – an important factor in independent reading and encouraging young people to read for pleasure. 

98% of schools that purchased Bookbuzz Secondary said they’d be likely to recommend it to another school*. 

Research studies show the impact that reading by choice has on driving students’ language and literacy development, progress across the curriculum and mental wellbeing. 

Bookbuzz will support you in inspiring students’ love for reading, helping to meet your school’s reading goals and bring reading to life. 91% of schools say that they believe Bookbuzz Secondary helps their school meet the Department for Education Reading Framework’s objectives on reading for pleasure*. 

• Creates excitement around reading.
• Generates a moment of joy when launch packs and students’ individual books are delivered.
• Supports young people to develop the skill of book choice. 
  Read more about why book choice matters.
• Offers students the chance to have autonomy in the classroom.
• Gives young people a sense of ownership as each student gets to choose a book to keep.
• Increase reading motivation with expert-selected and inclusive titles.
• Engage students with supporting resources, including fun author videos. 

• Saves admin time with a specially designed programme that’s easy to deliver in a way that works best for your students.
• You’ll receive 32 new, high quality, diverse and inclusive books – two copies of each of the 16 curated titles – for use in school.
• Create engaging sessions with our professional grab-and-go resources and supporting guidance. 

For just £3.65 per student, you’ll receive: 

The Bookbuzz Secondary launch pack 
With all the physical resources you’ll need to deliver Bookbuzz including two copies of each book (32 copies in total), bookmarks and posters to create eye-catching displays, and a supportive programme guide. 

Access to our new and exclusive Bookbuzz Secondary Coordinator Area 
In September, purchasing schools will have access to the coordinator area featuring a wide range of digital and printable resources to get students engaged. Includes the popular Bookbuzz author video – watch a taster.

One Bookbuzz Secondary book for every student 
From fascinating reads for curious minds to fast-paced page turners, there’s something for everyone, whatever their interest or reading level. 

Books in large print or braille 
Many of the Bookbuzz Secondary books are also available in large print or braille. Coordinators can order these specially printed books with the rest of their Bookbuzz order.