Bookbuzz
Join over 1,200 secondary schools who use Bookbuzz each year to develop reading for pleasure, right from transition.
About Bookbuzz
This popular programme of books and resources for Years 7 and 8 has been developed by BookTrust to support you in getting young people excited about reading.
Bookbuzz gives students the chance to choose and keep a book they’ll love from 16 fantastic titles, newly selected each year by our expert panel of librarians and teachers.
You’ll receive all the tools you need to successfully deliver the programme in engaging sessions that scaffold students’ choices and allow them ownership of what they read – an important factor in independent reading.
Bookbuzz really does help create that ‘buzz’ about reading. From the moment we tell Year 7 students that they will get to choose their own book to keep, excitement fills the air.
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Why join Bookbuzz?
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.
- Offer choice and autonomy in a programme that’s easy to deliver
- Increase reading motivation with expert-selected and inclusive titles
- Engage students with supporting resources, including fun author videos
98% of librarians and literacy leads in our recent survey* agreed that Bookbuzz supports them in encouraging reading for pleasure.
*Bookbuzz 2024 user school survey
What’s included?
For just £3.55 per student, sign up for Bookbuzz and you’ll receive:
- The Bookbuzz launch pack
With all the physical resources you’ll need to deliver Bookbuzz including two FREE 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 Coordinator Zone
Featuring a wide range of digital and printable resources to get students engaged. Includes the popular Bookbuzz author video – watch a taster here - One Bookbuzz 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.
Hear how Bookbuzz has made a difference to students in this Nottingham school
Early Bird offer
Sign up for Bookbuzz by 16 May and pay by 27 June and you’ll also get a £75 pack of extra books for your library! Terms and conditions apply.
Find out more about Bookbuzz
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We are so excited to share this year’s Bookbuzz book selection with you! Each Bookbuzz student can choose their book to take home and keep, and all Bookbuzz schools will get two copies of every book to boost their bookshelves.
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Read what our expert panel consider when they make the book selection each year.
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See how Bookbuzz keeps the momentum of reading going in the transition from primary to secondary school.
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All your questions about Bookbuzz answered.