BookTrust

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· 5mo ago

📢 NEWS: We're thrilled to share that the winner of the #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2026 is The Jellyfish Jiggle by Caryl Hart & Nicola Slater!

It was voted for by librarians and families who enjoyed whirling and wiggling in BookTrust Storytime sessions this year 🪼

Learn more:

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/support-us/pyjamarama/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=pj-26&utm_content=mastodon-post-250326

· 6mo ago

✨ #Pyjamarama is back! ✨

Join the celebrations by spending the day in your PJs on 12 June - or whenever works for you - and raising money to help give every child access to a story at bedtime.

· 6mo ago

How do you bring the magic of stories to life? ✨

To celebrate the #NationalYearOfReading2026, we're inviting our early years partners to share how they help families get reading!

Post your photos & videos using #ShareYourStoryNYR, tag us & we'll highlight our faves on our socials across the year 📚

· 7mo ago

We're delighted to announce that Radha Chakraborty has been appointed BookTrust's Chair!

Radha has a wealth of experience that supports our strategy and will take up the role in March.

Thanks to our outgoing Chair John Coughlan for his hard work and support!

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/lets-talk-about-early-reading-the-power-of-informal-book-talk/

· 8mo ago

"Young children are positively bursting with things to say about books"

Recent studies from @OpenUniversity@mastodonapp.uk highlight the powerful benefits of sociable reading experiences for young readers.

Explore the research 👇

· 8mo ago

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://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/news-updates/reading-for-pleasure-from-the-earliest-moments-a-summary-of-our-submission-to-the-education-select-committees-reading-for-pleasure-inquiry?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=ppc-2026&utm_content=mastodon-post-290126

· 8mo ago

🎶 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://www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/programmes/big-welsh-rhyme-time

· 8mo ago

👶 Did you know that early shared reading can support bonding and attachment? Join our webinar for early years practitioners on Thursday, 26 February to discover the research and enjoy a discussion about supporting families to start their reading journeys 👇 https://bit.ly/4bEO0iY

· 8mo ago

Our #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow is passionate about poetry - so we asked him to highlight six of his favourite poetry collections for children! Check out his choices here 👇 https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/6-favourite-poetry-books-chosen-by-matt-goodfellow/

6 favourite poetry books, chosen by Matt Goodfellow | BookTrust

Our Writer in Residence, Matt Goodfellow, recommends six brilliant poetry collections by talented contemporary poets.

· 7mo ago

📢 Now open! We’re calling on all our Early Years partners to help us shape our future support for children and families by taking part in our annual BookTrust Partner Survey. Get involved here 👇 https://www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/early-years-professionals/booktrust-partner-survey/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=partner-survey-2026&utm_content=mastodon-post-240226

· 7mo ago

📢 Today's the day... you can now buy the Waterstones exclusive edition of The Blockbusters by Frank Cottrell-Boyce! Thanks so much to Waterstones and Macmillan Children’s Books, who have generously agreed to each donate 50p to BookTrust for every copy of the Waterstones exclusive edition sold. 📖 Buy your copy of The Blockbusters here: https://bit.ly/4rS4RUc 🔗 Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4tXeZNe

· 7mo ago

🗓️ We have an exciting webinar coming up to celebrate the National Year of Reading! Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce will join us to share the inspiration he has drawn from meeting early years practitioners and we'll be launching our new #ShareYourStory campaign, too 👇 https://bit.ly/4b4ikS9

· 6mo ago

We're so excited for our next BookTrust Represents virtual author workshop, this time with the wonderful Iqbal Hussain. Iqbal is the author of The Night I Borrowed Time - an exciting time travel adventure that brilliantly captures contemporary family life. Sign up now: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/teachers-schools/virtual-author-workshops/

· 6mo ago

📅 One week to go! Join us on 21 April for a webinar with Dr Lisa Cherry to explore how shared reading can support children in contact with the social care system. The event will be perfect for virtual school teams, designated teachers in schools, and practitioners supporting children and families. Find out more and book your free spot here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/webinar-cultivating-belonging-through-shared-reading/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=ig1-2026&utm_content=mastodon-post-140426

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/webinar-reading-for-pleasure-at-ks2-creating-impactful-social-reading-experiences/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bookbuzz-pri_2026&utm_content=bluesky-post-090426

· 6mo ago

📅 We have a really exciting webinar coming up for primary schools!

We'll be exploring how social reading experiences in Key Stage 2 can reignite children’s motivation and joy for books.

Hear from experts and teachers, get practical insights and more - book your spot here 👇

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/bookbuzz-secondary-helping-students-feel-excited-about-reading/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bookbuzz-sec_2026&utm_content=mastodon-post-100426

· 6mo ago

“#Bookbuzz Secondary means we can get a free book into our students’ hands, and most importantly, they’ve chosen it for themselves."

We spoke to librarian Rachel - and labradoodle Perdi - to find out how Bookbuzz Secondary creates excitement around books in her school 👇

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/webinar-cultivating-belonging-through-shared-reading/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=ig1-2026&utm_content=mastodon-post-080426

· 6mo ago

📢 Calling virtual schools, teachers, and practitioners supporting children and families in contact with the social care system!

We have a fantastic webinar lined up for you with Dr Lisa Cherry, exploring how shared reading can help children to feel safe, seen and connected 👇

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/programmes/bookbuzz-secondary/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bookbuzz-sec_2026&utm_content=mastodon-post-020426

· 6mo ago

#Bookbuzz Secondary gives Year 7 & 8 students the chance to choose a book to take home and keep.

Yes, really... to keep! 📚

Find out more here:

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/programmes/bookbuzz-primary/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bookbuzz-pri_2026&utm_content=mastodon-post-300326

· 6mo ago

We've had so much fun creating our new #Bookbuzz Primary programme for Key Stage 2!

Here's Lauren from our Design & Innovation team to share how we worked with teachers and children to ensure it will have an impact in your school.

Find out more about #Bookbuzz Primary here:

· 7mo ago

📢 NEWS: We're thrilled to announce that the brilliant Tom Percival is our brand new #WriterInResidence!

Over the next six months, Tom will be exploring the link between reading and wellbeing.

Find out more 👇

https://bit.ly/4aWCYEY

· 8mo ago

Reading is for all children📚

We reach 1.4 million children and families every year with books and support, with a focus on those who stand to gain the most from the amazing benefits of reading.

Our new Impact Report is out today! Find out how we're getting families reading: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/impact-report/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=impact-report-2026&utm_content=mastodon-post-100226

· 5mo ago

📢 The #Bookbuzz Secondary books are here! Carefully selected by an expert panel of teachers and school librarians, they cover a range of genres, formats and reading levels to make sure there's something for everyone. We're so excited for students to discover these top titles! See the full list here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/the-2026-bookbuzz-secondary-books/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bookbuzz-sec_2026&utm_content=mastodon-post-050526