Thank you for supporting the BookTrust Christmas appeal

With your generous donation, we’ve made 12,481 children feel remembered and special with a festive book parcel.

Illustration by Ashling Lindsay of a little girl holding a book for Christmas

What ten children had to say about their surprise book gift

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Thank you postcard from Aurelia

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Thank you postcard from Brian

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Thank you postcard from Connor

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Thank you postcard from Danielle

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Thank you postcard from Daniel

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Thank you postcard from Elizabeth

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Thank you postcard from Ella-Rose

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Thank you postcard from Lee

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Thank you postcard from Ria

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Thank you postcard from Shaun

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The Letterbox Club

The Letterbox Club

The Letterbox Club aims to inspire a love of reading and engagement with numeracy in children aged 3-13 who are looked-after. They are enrolled by local authorities and schools, and receive monthly parcels of books and educational materials.

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BookTrust supports children and families to experience the joy of reading and its associated benefits through our programmes and activities.

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A love of books changes lives. Children who read for pleasure are likely to do better at school, as well as be more socially, culturally and emotionally prepared for life.

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