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We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age.
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, and the Book Doctors are sharing some brilliant books about emotions for young children 💙
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments!
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments!
February 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, and the Book Doctors are sharing some brilliant books about emotions for young children 💙
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments!
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments!
"Books can teach us that the world doesn't just have to be about what has been, but about what can be."
Author & former teacher Ian Eagleton explains how including LGBTQ+ historical figures across the curriculum can benefit all students.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3MoUhVL
#LGBTHistoryMonth
Author & former teacher Ian Eagleton explains how including LGBTQ+ historical figures across the curriculum can benefit all students.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3MoUhVL
#LGBTHistoryMonth
February 8, 2026 at 5:23 PM
"Books can teach us that the world doesn't just have to be about what has been, but about what can be."
Author & former teacher Ian Eagleton explains how including LGBTQ+ historical figures across the curriculum can benefit all students.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3MoUhVL
#LGBTHistoryMonth
Author & former teacher Ian Eagleton explains how including LGBTQ+ historical figures across the curriculum can benefit all students.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3MoUhVL
#LGBTHistoryMonth
📣 Read It Forward!
Throughout February, @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sale (including pre-orders) to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust – helping to get more children reading.
Every sale supports independent bookshops too 💙
https://bit.ly/4rsegSW
Throughout February, @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sale (including pre-orders) to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust – helping to get more children reading.
Every sale supports independent bookshops too 💙
https://bit.ly/4rsegSW
February 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
📣 Read It Forward!
Throughout February, @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sale (including pre-orders) to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust – helping to get more children reading.
Every sale supports independent bookshops too 💙
https://bit.ly/4rsegSW
Throughout February, @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sale (including pre-orders) to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust – helping to get more children reading.
Every sale supports independent bookshops too 💙
https://bit.ly/4rsegSW
In a world of social media, virtual reality and online gaming, can books win children's attention?
Author-illustrator Neil Coslett argues that children still love stories, it’s just how they discover them that’s changed. https://bit.ly/46xWepy
Author-illustrator Neil Coslett argues that children still love stories, it’s just how they discover them that’s changed. https://bit.ly/46xWepy
February 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
In a world of social media, virtual reality and online gaming, can books win children's attention?
Author-illustrator Neil Coslett argues that children still love stories, it’s just how they discover them that’s changed. https://bit.ly/46xWepy
Author-illustrator Neil Coslett argues that children still love stories, it’s just how they discover them that’s changed. https://bit.ly/46xWepy
For the next stage of the #ReadingRights campaign, we’ve been collaborating with partners including @barnsleycouncil.bsky.social to explore ways to increase support for practitioners and families, so more children can access shared reading and the advantages it brings from their earliest years.
February 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
For the next stage of the #ReadingRights campaign, we’ve been collaborating with partners including @barnsleycouncil.bsky.social to explore ways to increase support for practitioners and families, so more children can access shared reading and the advantages it brings from their earliest years.
Such gorgeous news for a Friday! Who else is excited to meet Gruffalo Granny?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Julia Donaldson: author reveals name for third Gruffalo book
After a 20-year Gruffalo hiatus, author Julia Donaldson announces the new book's title on BBC Radio 4.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Such gorgeous news for a Friday! Who else is excited to meet Gruffalo Granny?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Watching #TheApprentice?
Yeah… there’s a reason why we value and celebrate expert children’s authors and illustrators so much 👀
Find our pick of actually good new children’s books here (we can guarantee none of them are missing illustrations) 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
Yeah… there’s a reason why we value and celebrate expert children’s authors and illustrators so much 👀
Find our pick of actually good new children’s books here (we can guarantee none of them are missing illustrations) 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
February 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Watching #TheApprentice?
Yeah… there’s a reason why we value and celebrate expert children’s authors and illustrators so much 👀
Find our pick of actually good new children’s books here (we can guarantee none of them are missing illustrations) 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
Yeah… there’s a reason why we value and celebrate expert children’s authors and illustrators so much 👀
Find our pick of actually good new children’s books here (we can guarantee none of them are missing illustrations) 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
Stories can help us find #TimeToTalk about complex emotions.
"By using a fictional character and situation, important conversations can be had without forcing a child to put words to their own feelings until they are ready," says author Sarah Ann Juckes.
Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/4a2t584
"By using a fictional character and situation, important conversations can be had without forcing a child to put words to their own feelings until they are ready," says author Sarah Ann Juckes.
Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/4a2t584
February 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Stories can help us find #TimeToTalk about complex emotions.
"By using a fictional character and situation, important conversations can be had without forcing a child to put words to their own feelings until they are ready," says author Sarah Ann Juckes.
Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/4a2t584
"By using a fictional character and situation, important conversations can be had without forcing a child to put words to their own feelings until they are ready," says author Sarah Ann Juckes.
Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/4a2t584
"Young children are positively bursting with things to say about books"
Recent studies from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social highlight the powerful benefits of sociable reading experiences for young readers.
Explore the research 👇
https://bit.ly/4kAAVd7
Recent studies from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social highlight the powerful benefits of sociable reading experiences for young readers.
Explore the research 👇
https://bit.ly/4kAAVd7
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"Young children are positively bursting with things to say about books"
Recent studies from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social highlight the powerful benefits of sociable reading experiences for young readers.
Explore the research 👇
https://bit.ly/4kAAVd7
Recent studies from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social highlight the powerful benefits of sociable reading experiences for young readers.
Explore the research 👇
https://bit.ly/4kAAVd7
💡Did you know?
Order #Bookspark for your school and you'll get 40 books plus resources to support impactful shared reading sessions.
But that's not all - you'll also get access to an exclusive live event with super author Jennifer Killick!
Find out more about Bookspark 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZwNE6V
Order #Bookspark for your school and you'll get 40 books plus resources to support impactful shared reading sessions.
But that's not all - you'll also get access to an exclusive live event with super author Jennifer Killick!
Find out more about Bookspark 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZwNE6V
February 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
💡Did you know?
Order #Bookspark for your school and you'll get 40 books plus resources to support impactful shared reading sessions.
But that's not all - you'll also get access to an exclusive live event with super author Jennifer Killick!
Find out more about Bookspark 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZwNE6V
Order #Bookspark for your school and you'll get 40 books plus resources to support impactful shared reading sessions.
But that's not all - you'll also get access to an exclusive live event with super author Jennifer Killick!
Find out more about Bookspark 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZwNE6V
🎶 Ready to rhyme?
#BigWelshRhymeTime is back - sharing poems, songs and rhyming fun for everyone!
Find all new rhymes and activities for 2026, brilliant competitions and more here: https://bit.ly/4qTHgCD
#BigWelshRhymeTime is back - sharing poems, songs and rhyming fun for everyone!
Find all new rhymes and activities for 2026, brilliant competitions and more here: https://bit.ly/4qTHgCD
February 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
🎶 Ready to rhyme?
#BigWelshRhymeTime is back - sharing poems, songs and rhyming fun for everyone!
Find all new rhymes and activities for 2026, brilliant competitions and more here: https://bit.ly/4qTHgCD
#BigWelshRhymeTime is back - sharing poems, songs and rhyming fun for everyone!
Find all new rhymes and activities for 2026, brilliant competitions and more here: https://bit.ly/4qTHgCD
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📣 READ IT FORWARD! 📣
10% of ALL children’s book sales through Bookshop.org UK go to reading charities @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social in February 2026, and EVERY sale supports independent bookshops 📚https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-it-forward-with-bookshop-org
10% of ALL children’s book sales through Bookshop.org UK go to reading charities @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social in February 2026, and EVERY sale supports independent bookshops 📚https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-it-forward-with-bookshop-org
February 2, 2026 at 11:15 AM
📣 READ IT FORWARD! 📣
10% of ALL children’s book sales through Bookshop.org UK go to reading charities @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social in February 2026, and EVERY sale supports independent bookshops 📚https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-it-forward-with-bookshop-org
10% of ALL children’s book sales through Bookshop.org UK go to reading charities @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social in February 2026, and EVERY sale supports independent bookshops 📚https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-it-forward-with-bookshop-org
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Happy #ReadItForward launch day to @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social! This February, 10% of all children’s book purchases (and pre-orders) will go to @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social to support young readers, as well as indie bookshops. See #ReadItForward for info and updates!
February 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Happy #ReadItForward launch day to @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social! This February, 10% of all children’s book purchases (and pre-orders) will go to @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social to support young readers, as well as indie bookshops. See #ReadItForward for info and updates!
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🎶👶 The Big Welsh Rhyme Time is here!
Our fun sessions are ideal for children below school age, and everyone can join in. Check our events page for what’s happening at your local branch. cardiffhubs.co.uk/events/.
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Our fun sessions are ideal for children below school age, and everyone can join in. Check our events page for what’s happening at your local branch. cardiffhubs.co.uk/events/.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:53 AM
🎶👶 The Big Welsh Rhyme Time is here!
Our fun sessions are ideal for children below school age, and everyone can join in. Check our events page for what’s happening at your local branch. cardiffhubs.co.uk/events/.
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Our fun sessions are ideal for children below school age, and everyone can join in. Check our events page for what’s happening at your local branch. cardiffhubs.co.uk/events/.
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JustGiving is telling me that I'm close to being a top 10% fundraiser! I'm aiming to raise £2000 for the @booktrust.org.uk by April 26 by running the London Marathon. I replaced my shoes on Monday, let's go! Huge thank you to everyone for supporting #kidlituk
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Helen in Wonderland's London Marathon for BookTrust
Help Helen Tamblyn-Saville raise money to support BookTrust
www.justgiving.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:27 PM
JustGiving is telling me that I'm close to being a top 10% fundraiser! I'm aiming to raise £2000 for the @booktrust.org.uk by April 26 by running the London Marathon. I replaced my shoes on Monday, let's go! Huge thank you to everyone for supporting #kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
#ReadItForward is here! 🤩
Throughout February, @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sale (including pre-orders) to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust – helping to get more children reading.
Find your new favourite here 📚 https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/booktrust
Throughout February, @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sale (including pre-orders) to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust – helping to get more children reading.
Find your new favourite here 📚 https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/booktrust
February 1, 2026 at 5:22 PM
#ReadItForward is here! 🤩
Throughout February, @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sale (including pre-orders) to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust – helping to get more children reading.
Find your new favourite here 📚 https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/booktrust
Throughout February, @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sale (including pre-orders) to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust – helping to get more children reading.
Find your new favourite here 📚 https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/booktrust
Every month, we review dozens of books for children and teenagers.
Here are the ones we like best in February 💙 https://bit.ly/487zIVT
Here are the ones we like best in February 💙 https://bit.ly/487zIVT
February 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Every month, we review dozens of books for children and teenagers.
Here are the ones we like best in February 💙 https://bit.ly/487zIVT
Here are the ones we like best in February 💙 https://bit.ly/487zIVT
Today, @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social from our Books team is having a brilliant time at the @teachberkshire.bsky.social conference!
She's been speaking about the power of social reading experiences and has been meeting lots of passionate teachers to share how BookTrust can support their work. 📚
She's been speaking about the power of social reading experiences and has been meeting lots of passionate teachers to share how BookTrust can support their work. 📚
January 31, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Today, @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social from our Books team is having a brilliant time at the @teachberkshire.bsky.social conference!
She's been speaking about the power of social reading experiences and has been meeting lots of passionate teachers to share how BookTrust can support their work. 📚
She's been speaking about the power of social reading experiences and has been meeting lots of passionate teachers to share how BookTrust can support their work. 📚
Did you know that the calming routine of sharing a book together supports improved emotional health for both caregivers and children? 💙
See the research: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
#ParentMentalHealthDay
See the research: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
#ParentMentalHealthDay
January 30, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Did you know that the calming routine of sharing a book together supports improved emotional health for both caregivers and children? 💙
See the research: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
#ParentMentalHealthDay
See the research: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
#ParentMentalHealthDay
Our Book Doctors are back, this time with some top recommendations for books about boys and boy friendships.
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments 👇
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments 👇
January 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Our Book Doctors are back, this time with some top recommendations for books about boys and boy friendships.
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments 👇
Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments 👇
Something exciting is coming to primary schools for 2026! 👀
To be first to find out more and sign up your school, register your interest for #Bookbuzz Primary today: https://bit.ly/4rkgGlO
To be first to find out more and sign up your school, register your interest for #Bookbuzz Primary today: https://bit.ly/4rkgGlO
January 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Something exciting is coming to primary schools for 2026! 👀
To be first to find out more and sign up your school, register your interest for #Bookbuzz Primary today: https://bit.ly/4rkgGlO
To be first to find out more and sign up your school, register your interest for #Bookbuzz Primary today: https://bit.ly/4rkgGlO
Reading for pleasure is one of the most powerful drivers of children’s development – but to achieve the greatest impact, we must start in the early years.
In our submission to the Education Select Committee's Reading for Pleasure inquiry, we set out what needs to happen 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZGTDWs
In our submission to the Education Select Committee's Reading for Pleasure inquiry, we set out what needs to happen 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZGTDWs
January 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Reading for pleasure is one of the most powerful drivers of children’s development – but to achieve the greatest impact, we must start in the early years.
In our submission to the Education Select Committee's Reading for Pleasure inquiry, we set out what needs to happen 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZGTDWs
In our submission to the Education Select Committee's Reading for Pleasure inquiry, we set out what needs to happen 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZGTDWs
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Get ready for the Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2026!
From 2-6 February, come and enjoy sharing rhymes and songs at our Hubs and libraries - and pick up your special Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate!
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From 2-6 February, come and enjoy sharing rhymes and songs at our Hubs and libraries - and pick up your special Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate!
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January 29, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Get ready for the Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2026!
From 2-6 February, come and enjoy sharing rhymes and songs at our Hubs and libraries - and pick up your special Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate!
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From 2-6 February, come and enjoy sharing rhymes and songs at our Hubs and libraries - and pick up your special Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate!
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Byddwch yn barod ar gyfer Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru 2026!
Rhwng 2 a 6 Chwefror, dewch i fwynhau rhannu rhigymau a chaneuon yn ein Hybiau a'n llyfrgelloedd – a chasglwch eich tystysgrif Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru arbennig!
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Rhwng 2 a 6 Chwefror, dewch i fwynhau rhannu rhigymau a chaneuon yn ein Hybiau a'n llyfrgelloedd – a chasglwch eich tystysgrif Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru arbennig!
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January 29, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Byddwch yn barod ar gyfer Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru 2026!
Rhwng 2 a 6 Chwefror, dewch i fwynhau rhannu rhigymau a chaneuon yn ein Hybiau a'n llyfrgelloedd – a chasglwch eich tystysgrif Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru arbennig!
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Rhwng 2 a 6 Chwefror, dewch i fwynhau rhannu rhigymau a chaneuon yn ein Hybiau a'n llyfrgelloedd – a chasglwch eich tystysgrif Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru arbennig!
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Wow! Manchester Libraries gave out an amazing 15,000 #Bookstart packs last year! 🎉
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
15,000 packs: Bookstart blooms in Manchester
Bookstart is thriving in Manchester and here at Manchester Libraries we’re really proud to take the lead in delivering a variety of Booktrust …
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January 29, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Wow! Manchester Libraries gave out an amazing 15,000 #Bookstart packs last year! 🎉
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported