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Bookshop.org to support BookTrust with return of Read It Forward in 2025
Find out about the return of Bookshop.org's Read It Forward initiative, which sees money from every children's book purchase being donated to BookTrust.
BookTrust reveals this year’s new Bookstart Baby title
Find out about the brand new book which will be given to all new babies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of Bookstart Baby.
DK donate 18,000 books to support BookTrust's Christmas campaign
Find out how DK are supporting BookTrust's Christmas campaign by donating 18,000 books to go to children who are in care or visiting a food bank.
BookTrust research reveals decline in childhood reading enjoyment
Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce says that the findings concern him "greatly".
Leading children’s reading charity BookTrust, announce the ‘must have’ books for children under five
The UK’s leading children’s reading charity, BookTrust has revealed the best new books for sharing with young children as it launches the annual BookTrust Storytime programme which runs in 95 libraries across Northern Ireland.
Patrice Lawrence MBE to shine a light on how books can support children from vulnerable family backgrounds as BookTrust’s new Writer in Residence
BookTrust has announced that award-winning author Patrice Lawrence will take up post as the new Writer in Residence this September.
Literary magazine Slightly Foxed support BookTrust with 20th anniversary prize draw
Book lovers can win fantastic prizes by entering Slightly Foxed's special anniversary prize draw - with all proceeds going to BookTrust.
How our Northern Ireland Authors tour helped get children reading
As our Northern Ireland Authors tour comes to an end, we look back on the impact it had on the schools we visited.
Award-winning author & screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce revealed as new Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2024-2026
Frank Cottrell-Boyce revealed as new Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2024-2026
What schools think about Bookbuzz – survey results are in!
Find out what teachers think about our reading for pleasure initiative Bookbuzz, as we share the results of our survey.
BookTrust announce the BookTrust Storytime book of the year for children under five
Children’s book Are You a Monster, by Guilherme Karsten and published by Happy Yak has been recognised as the best new book for sharing with young children, by the UK’s leading children’s reading charity, BookTrust.
BookTrust and Big Give: Double the joy of reading together
Find out how your donation to BookTrust could be doubled this week, helping us to reach children and families with the magic of reading.
Pyjamarama 2024: Registrations are open for the ultimate reading day!
Find out how you can get involved with a day celebrating books and raising money - all in the comfort of your PJs!
#PassThePen: Emerging authors and illustrators of colour in the spotlight
#PassThePen is returning as established authors and illustrators hand over their social media accounts to up-and-coming creators of colour.
Strictly’s Carlos Gu returns to Blackpool to launch CBeebies Bedtime Stories and BookTrust collaboration
Find out about BookTrust's new collaboration with CBeebies - beginning with a special family event at Blackpool Central Library.
Registrations now open for BookTrust’s Letterbox Club 2024-25 programme
Letterbox Club registrations for this year are now open! For over 20 years and one of BookTrust’s flagship programmes, Letterbox Club has helped thousands of children with reading and numeracy and introduced them to the joy of reading.
Rashmi Sirdeshpande unveiled as BookTrust's new Writer in Residence
The award-winning author will explore the power of non-fiction during her six months in the role.
Big Welsh Rhyme Time brings bilingual rhyming fun to children in Wales
BookTrust Cymru, the children’s reading charity, is encouraging families, schools, and early years spaces across Wales to join in with Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2024.
Bookshop.org launches new charitable initiative ‘Read It Forward’ with BookTrust
10% of all children's book sales on Bookshop.org in February 2024 will go to BookTrust - find out more here.
Author Sophy Henn joins the BookTrust Northern Ireland Stories tour
Pupils got to meet Sophy Henn and learn some amazing animal facts on her tour of Northern Ireland schools.
Reading Together: BookTrust joins forces with all 12 Children's Laureates to call for investment in early years reading
BookTrust teams up with all 12 Waterstones Children's Laureates to publish an open letter calling for investment in early years reading.
Flying enthusiast takes to the skies to raise money for BookTrust
We’re constantly in awe of the unique ways people fundraise for us to help get children reading – including Nic Orchard, who has flown her own aeroplane in support of BookTrust several times. Here’s her story.
BookTrust and Adoption Focus supporting families through shared reading
Find out how BookTrust and Adoption Focus are working together to bring the joy and benefits of shared reading to adoptive families.
BookTrust celebrates double win at the prestigious MRS Awards
Find out about BookTrust's success at the Market Research Society Awards - and how we're using research to improve our work with families.
Sharing books and bears to get children reading – BookTrust and Build-A-Bear Foundation
Working with a number of BookTrust’s partners across the country, Build-A-Bear Foundation has generously donated funds and over 800 reading buddy bears to nurseries and children’s centres to help get children reading.
New research from BookTrust reveals the impact of parental reading enjoyment on children’s reading habits
Find out about our latest research, exploring the importance of parents and carers' own reading enjoyment on their children's reading habits.
BookTrust and Kinship partner to empower kinship carers through shared reading
Find out about BookTrust's exciting new partnership with Kinship, bringing books and support to more families.
Share the magic of books with children who need it most, with BookTrust's 2023 Christmas appeal
Find out how you can help to share the magic of books with children who are in care or visiting a food bank this Christmas.
Letterbox Club: Our impact in 2023
Letterbox Club is a vital part of BookTrust’s commitment to supporting children from vulnerable family backgrounds. Our latest report shows the impact we made in 2023.
BookTrust Storytime returns to Northern Ireland to help make visiting the library a regular part of family life
Find out how BookTrust's programme for engaging families with visiting their local library has been scaled up in Northern Ireland with support from Libraries NI.
