Rachel Boden
@rachel-the-editor.bsky.social
Wonderful walking tour book launch on Friday for Holly Webb’s latest book on Girl Guides spying in WWI! Thank you, Holly Webb and @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Wonderful walking tour book launch on Friday for Holly Webb’s latest book on Girl Guides spying in WWI! Thank you, Holly Webb and @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
November 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
Reposted by Rachel Boden
What questions do you have for our Book Doctors? 🩺
They're here to help with all your book-related queries - from how to use our #GreatBooksGuide to recommendations on particular topics and books suitable for different kinds of readers.
Drop your questions in the replies 👇
They're here to help with all your book-related queries - from how to use our #GreatBooksGuide to recommendations on particular topics and books suitable for different kinds of readers.
Drop your questions in the replies 👇
October 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
What questions do you have for our Book Doctors? 🩺
They're here to help with all your book-related queries - from how to use our #GreatBooksGuide to recommendations on particular topics and books suitable for different kinds of readers.
Drop your questions in the replies 👇
They're here to help with all your book-related queries - from how to use our #GreatBooksGuide to recommendations on particular topics and books suitable for different kinds of readers.
Drop your questions in the replies 👇
Lovely launch on Tuesday for The Fantastical Safari, by the talented Kristjana Williams. Gorgeous window, too! Thank you, Quarto Kids and Waterstones Kensington.
October 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Lovely launch on Tuesday for The Fantastical Safari, by the talented Kristjana Williams. Gorgeous window, too! Thank you, Quarto Kids and Waterstones Kensington.
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
October 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
Dead good launch for the brilliant Dracula and Daughters. Thank you. @faberchildrens.bsky.social and Emma Carroll. Great pizza and party bag!
September 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Dead good launch for the brilliant Dracula and Daughters. Thank you. @faberchildrens.bsky.social and Emma Carroll. Great pizza and party bag!
Thank you, Piccadilly Press for a fabulous launch for The Girl Who Raced the World. To have found a Round the World in 80 Days themed bar!! Amazing. Great night, tricky quiz, brilliant book.
September 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thank you, Piccadilly Press for a fabulous launch for The Girl Who Raced the World. To have found a Round the World in 80 Days themed bar!! Amazing. Great night, tricky quiz, brilliant book.
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
September 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this August. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
August 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this August. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
I loved Allan Ahlberg’s books while growing up, and then relished reading them to my children, particularly Burglar Bill. (‘I’ll ’ave that!’) Janet and Allan delighted generations of children - what a legacy.
August 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I loved Allan Ahlberg’s books while growing up, and then relished reading them to my children, particularly Burglar Bill. (‘I’ll ’ave that!’) Janet and Allan delighted generations of children - what a legacy.
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this July. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
July 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this July. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
Reposted by Rachel Boden
✨ Calling all early years settings: our #WriterInResidence Camilla Reid has an amazing competition for you! ✨
She's asking you to create an eye-catching initiative which communicates the power of early shared reading at home.
Find out more 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
She's asking you to create an eye-catching initiative which communicates the power of early shared reading at home.
Find out more 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
June 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
✨ Calling all early years settings: our #WriterInResidence Camilla Reid has an amazing competition for you! ✨
She's asking you to create an eye-catching initiative which communicates the power of early shared reading at home.
Find out more 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
She's asking you to create an eye-catching initiative which communicates the power of early shared reading at home.
Find out more 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
I was delighted to be at the ceremony today for the Carnegie Medals for Illustration and for Writing. Congratulations to Margaret McDonald, Nathanael Lessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! #Carnegies2025 Much love for librarians all round, quite rightly. 📚
June 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I was delighted to be at the ceremony today for the Carnegie Medals for Illustration and for Writing. Congratulations to Margaret McDonald, Nathanael Lessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! #Carnegies2025 Much love for librarians all round, quite rightly. 📚
This report is inspiring, vital and practical. Plus, it has beautiful illustrations by @chrisriddell.bsky.social in it! Well worth a read.
📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out now!
It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
May 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
This report is inspiring, vital and practical. Plus, it has beautiful illustrations by @chrisriddell.bsky.social in it! Well worth a read.
Reposted by Rachel Boden
It Takes a Village ~
How we can all support children’s reading in their Early Years and beyond!
A free webinar!
Date: Thursday 12th June 2025
Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm BST
To secure your place, please email: Admin@LauraHenryAllain.Com
and visit: www.laurahenryallain/news
How we can all support children’s reading in their Early Years and beyond!
A free webinar!
Date: Thursday 12th June 2025
Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm BST
To secure your place, please email: Admin@LauraHenryAllain.Com
and visit: www.laurahenryallain/news
May 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It Takes a Village ~
How we can all support children’s reading in their Early Years and beyond!
A free webinar!
Date: Thursday 12th June 2025
Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm BST
To secure your place, please email: Admin@LauraHenryAllain.Com
and visit: www.laurahenryallain/news
How we can all support children’s reading in their Early Years and beyond!
A free webinar!
Date: Thursday 12th June 2025
Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm BST
To secure your place, please email: Admin@LauraHenryAllain.Com
and visit: www.laurahenryallain/news
Reposted by Rachel Boden
📢 NEW: Today we're delighted to launch our report into the evolution of reading in the early years, based on longitudinal research with families on low incomes.
It highlights the importance of supporting families throughout this time of rapid change:
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
It highlights the importance of supporting families throughout this time of rapid change:
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
May 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
📢 NEW: Today we're delighted to launch our report into the evolution of reading in the early years, based on longitudinal research with families on low incomes.
It highlights the importance of supporting families throughout this time of rapid change:
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
It highlights the importance of supporting families throughout this time of rapid change:
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
Reposted by Rachel Boden
⭐ We're thrilled that Ten Little Ducklings by Lucy Rowland and Aki has been crowned the #BookTrustStorytime Prize winner! ⭐
This super book won over families and librarians with its rhythmic text, bold illustrations and interactive format:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
This super book won over families and librarians with its rhythmic text, bold illustrations and interactive format:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
April 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
⭐ We're thrilled that Ten Little Ducklings by Lucy Rowland and Aki has been crowned the #BookTrustStorytime Prize winner! ⭐
This super book won over families and librarians with its rhythmic text, bold illustrations and interactive format:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
This super book won over families and librarians with its rhythmic text, bold illustrations and interactive format:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
My daughter just called Dick Turpin ‘Dick Turnip’ and now I need to read that picture book please. Authors and illustrators, assemble!
April 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
My daughter just called Dick Turpin ‘Dick Turnip’ and now I need to read that picture book please. Authors and illustrators, assemble!
Reposted by Rachel Boden
You could be among the first to hear about this year's #MyBookbuzz books! 📚
Join our free webinar on 1 May where we'll unveil the new titles, share how they were chosen, and hear from three top authors whose books are included 👀 👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join our free webinar on 1 May where we'll unveil the new titles, share how they were chosen, and hear from three top authors whose books are included 👀 👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
You could be among the first to hear about this year's #MyBookbuzz books! 📚
Join our free webinar on 1 May where we'll unveil the new titles, share how they were chosen, and hear from three top authors whose books are included 👀 👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join our free webinar on 1 May where we'll unveil the new titles, share how they were chosen, and hear from three top authors whose books are included 👀 👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Reposted by Rachel Boden
Some of our Books team had another fantastic day at Bologna Book Fair - this time with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Today, Frank was joined by fellow Laureates from around the globe for a fascinating discussion - there was so much to take away from it!
Today, Frank was joined by fellow Laureates from around the globe for a fascinating discussion - there was so much to take away from it!
April 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Some of our Books team had another fantastic day at Bologna Book Fair - this time with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Today, Frank was joined by fellow Laureates from around the globe for a fascinating discussion - there was so much to take away from it!
Today, Frank was joined by fellow Laureates from around the globe for a fascinating discussion - there was so much to take away from it!
Thank you to Jess at Babyzone. It was fantastic to see the children listen to Storytime and to read books with their adults, too.
We had a wonderful time recently taking a group of editors and designers from Simon & Schuster to Babyzone in Croydon for a story time!
There, they saw first hand how our brilliant Early Years partners share stories with families and facilitate them to interact with books.
There, they saw first hand how our brilliant Early Years partners share stories with families and facilitate them to interact with books.
April 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Thank you to Jess at Babyzone. It was fantastic to see the children listen to Storytime and to read books with their adults, too.
Reposted by Rachel Boden
Some of our Books team have had a busy first day at Bologna Book Fair.
They’ve enjoyed meeting publishers to discuss BookTrust’s programmes and our Great Books Guide, and hearing about exciting new books.
They’ve enjoyed meeting publishers to discuss BookTrust’s programmes and our Great Books Guide, and hearing about exciting new books.
March 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Some of our Books team have had a busy first day at Bologna Book Fair.
They’ve enjoyed meeting publishers to discuss BookTrust’s programmes and our Great Books Guide, and hearing about exciting new books.
They’ve enjoyed meeting publishers to discuss BookTrust’s programmes and our Great Books Guide, and hearing about exciting new books.
Delighted to go to the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize awards last night. Congratulations to Nathanael Lessore, Carlos Sanchez and Mikey Please on your wins. And Mikey Please on the overall prize! Lovely speech - including impromptu Spanish! - from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social too. #WCBP25
March 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Delighted to go to the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize awards last night. Congratulations to Nathanael Lessore, Carlos Sanchez and Mikey Please on your wins. And Mikey Please on the overall prize! Lovely speech - including impromptu Spanish! - from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social too. #WCBP25
Teachers! Join us at this FREE webinar on Thursday at 4pm - or sign up to get the recording later on. Don’t miss @mrmcgrammar.bsky.social @beckygoddardhill.bsky.social and teacher Kiran Satti discussing how to boost the wellbeing of pupils through books.
If you've been exploring our brand new guide to reading and wellbeing in primary schools, don't miss our upcoming webinar!
On Thursday, we'll be joined by expert guests to dig into the research and share practical takeaways.
Book your free spot:
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
On Thursday, we'll be joined by expert guests to dig into the research and share practical takeaways.
Book your free spot:
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
March 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Teachers! Join us at this FREE webinar on Thursday at 4pm - or sign up to get the recording later on. Don’t miss @mrmcgrammar.bsky.social @beckygoddardhill.bsky.social and teacher Kiran Satti discussing how to boost the wellbeing of pupils through books.
Gorgeous launch for Mirror Magic by uber-talented Sharon King-Chai. Thank you @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social and Sanchita at the Children’s Bookshop in Muswell Hill. These are truly innovative baby books - and so perfectly springlike (for today in London anyway!) @booktrust.org.uk
March 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Gorgeous launch for Mirror Magic by uber-talented Sharon King-Chai. Thank you @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social and Sanchita at the Children’s Bookshop in Muswell Hill. These are truly innovative baby books - and so perfectly springlike (for today in London anyway!) @booktrust.org.uk