Listening to Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s A British Childhood, and it’s an excellent (and heartbreaking) overview of the current state of childhood. It really coheres number of things I’ve seen as a parent of school aged child & as someone who is lucky enough to get to meet lots of children.
Thanks so much to William Yamaguchi Dobson for including The Village Beyond the Mist in this list for BookTrust!
Wise words from the wonderful Lemn Sissay!
Mistakes don't matter, moments of connection do 💙
Reading isn't just a literacy or learning activity. It's also a powerful tool for connection. Find out more about how shared reading can support bonding: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
Our vision is of a world where reading is a part of everyday life for all children and families.
Because in an increasingly noisy world, books offer a safe & calming way for children to explore their feelings, free from judgement.
Read our response to the social media ban 👇
https://bit.ly/43FfKyT
"As we struggle with a crisis of reading-for-pleasure among young people, I see manga as an oasis in a desert of empty distraction and endless scrolling"
Manga creator Nigel Twumasi shares some of his favourite manga for primary school age and up.
https://bit.ly/4ef5ty4
They say never to judge a book by its cover...
but we know that when it comes to reading for pleasure, choice is key!
That's why #Bookbuzz Secondary puts your students in control, allowing them to choose one of 16 specially selected titles to take home and keep.
https://bit.ly/3QKxjuo
Our new #BookbuzzPrimary programme helps to get Key Stage 2 children reading for pleasure. And with 16 specially selected books to choose from, there's something for every child.
Want to know how we chose this year's amazing books?
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4vQsNtb
We have a summer of sport ahead of us... and a book mission to match!
In June, we're inviting everyone to read a sporty story - but which reads would you recommend? 👟
Check out the full calendar and get our suggestions of sporty books to try here 👇
https://bit.ly/4qn98yF
It's so important for every child to see their family - and other families - reflected in the books they enjoy.
So this #PrideMonth, we're sharing our recommendations of brilliant picture books which celebrate LGBTQ+ families - what would you add to our list? 👇
https://bit.ly/3Qgd9Iz
Just one week until our #BookTrustRepresents virtual author workshop with the amazing Eric Huang!
Sign your class up to join in the fun - and remember to submit your questions for Eric before midnight today✨
https://bit.ly/4uEeW8s
