Supporting teachers and schools
Programmes, book recommendations and resources to help schools support children to enjoy the benefits of reading.
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We provide primary school teachers with tools to build a culture of reading for pleasure, diverse book recommendations and engaging author workshops.
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Developed with students, teachers and librarians, our programmes and support help Key Stage 3 students to read regularly and by choice and encourage the most reluctant readers.
Resources for teachers
Explore our rich library of resources, including tips, case studies, research and classroom activities
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Bring an author into your classroom! Schools can register to join our free Virtual Author Workshops with BookTrust Represents, allowing your children to ask authors questions and find out more about the books they love.
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Scott Evans, the Reader Teacher, shares some easy ways you can connect with your pupils through reading.
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Find out how reading can bring wellbeing benefits for children with our new guide, compiled with support from children’s mental health charity Place2Be.
Book recommendations
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Search thousands of hand-picked book recommendations to find a child’s next favourite read – from astonishing adventures to fantastic facts, our Bookfinder tool will help you discover the very best kids’ books
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Looking for a great book on a theme? Our booklists can help you discover some brilliant books that children will love
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Here are 100 books from 2025–26 that we think are great – and so will children