BookTrust

No matter what’s changing for a child, the comfort of a good book is timeless. A £10 donation to our #MagicOfBooks appeal will give a child in need a gift they’ll enjoy now and long after the festive season. Donate here - and thank you. https://lnkd.in/ewPGRH53 #ChristmasGiving #ChristmasCampaign #MakeADifference #ChristmasFundraising #ChildrensCharity #ReadingCharity #ReadingTogether #ChildrensBooks

#SparkReading is our new programme for secondary schools, designed to support teachers and school librarians to host reading groups and engage their students with books. The 2025 pack includes 15 brilliant titles carefully selected by an expert panel, including practising educators. Schools who sign up will receive six copies of five reading group titles, 10 other titles covering a wide range of themes and reading abilities, and supporting resources. Find out more about the books included in the 2025 pack here: https://lnkd.in/eWZkgaKd #BooksForSchools #SecondarySchools #KS3 #ReadingForPleasure #RFP #SchoolLibrary #ReadingGroups #SchoolLibrarians #Teachers #ReadingTogether

Our #BookTrustRepresents virtual author visits bring creators into the classroom - and our next one is with the brilliant Anisha: Accidental Detective author Serena Patel. Taking place on 27 November, this free event is perfect for inspiring and engaging Year 3 and Year 4 classes with books. Plus, 60 registered schools with the highest FSM percentage will receive 60 free books. Book your school's free spot here: https://lnkd.in/e9sTDhRN #AuthorEvent #Schools #PrimarySchools #Year3 #Year4 #KS2 #ChildrensBooks #ReadingForPleasure #RFP #StoryTime #Teachers #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarians

We're really excited to be hosting a webinar for primary schools later today, exploring how to develop a culture of reading for pleasure. We'll be exploring our recent research into children's reading enjoyment and sharing practical insights on best practice from leading teachers. Don't worry if you missed out on booking a spot, as we'll be sharing the recording soon. In the meantime, explore our research here: https://lnkd.in/ebf8csXQ #PrimarySchools #ReadingForPleasure #RFP #ReadingEnjoyment #LiteracyLeads #Teachers #KS1 #KS2 #ChildrensBooks #ReadingTogether

We're sending a huge thank you to DK, who have donated an incredible 18,000 books for our festive parcels this year. These beautiful titles will be going out to children who are in care or visiting community food banks. BookTrust research shows that reading regularly in childhood has a measurable impact on development, supporting mental health, educational outcomes, empathy and creativity, and mitigating socio-economic inequalities. But our Christmas appeal is not just about reading, but also about creating special, shared moments and ensuring that every child gets to experience magic on Christmas morning. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ewQsAD5w #ChristmasCampaign #ChildrensBooks #ChristmasBooks #ChristmasPresents #ChristmasAppeal #ReadingTogether

Research shows that in many ways, reading can be seen as a protective factor when children are facing adversity. We've put together a new research briefing about the benefits of reading for children experiencing vulnerability - and how BookTrust programmes like #StoryExplorers can support families. We'll be discussing this at a parliamentary reception next week, bringing together key stakeholders to explore the difference that reading can make to children in foster care, kinship care and adoption. Stay tuned for more from the event - and for now, you can find the research briefing here: https://lnkd.in/eJr4QkfN #StoryExplorers #LetterboxClub #ChildrensBooks #SharedReading #ReadingTogether #KinshipCare #FosterCare #Adoption

"At its best, children's non-fiction achieves a near-miracle: making learning feel like you're getting away with something." It's #NonFictionNovember, and we know that factual books can be a fantastic way of engaging young people with reading. Here, author Mike Rampton shares why we need to celebrate non-fiction and why it's so fantastic at getting children excited about books: https://lnkd.in/eZpM_68G #NonFiction #FactualBooks #ChildrensBooks #ReadingForPleasure #RFP #ReadingTogether #SharedReading

We know that shared reading can support bonding between children and their parents or carers. And 86% of families we surveyed said #Bookstart Toddler and Pre-schooler created more opportunities for them to spend quality time together. Explore more Bookstart Toddler and Pre-schooler headline findings here... https://lnkd.in/eQasX3R9 #EarlyYears #EYFS #ReadingTogether #SharedReading #StoryTime

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney is hugely popular - and has successfully engaged lots of children in reading for pleasure. So we asked Jeff for his top tips on finding books which appeal to young readers: https://lnkd.in/eD5yGq_m #ReadingForPleasure #RFP #ChildrensBooks

We want to support our early years partners, teachers, and other practitioners to find great new books to share with children. That's why every month we share a list of high-quality reads, covering a range of genres, topics, and accessibility levels. Find November's selection here: https://lnkd.in/dJM3W5g #ChildrensBooks #ReadingForPleasure #RFP #SharedReading #Storytime #ReadingTogether