BookTrust

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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.

An illustration by Ruthine Burton of a woman and a child sitting on a sofa together, smiling and sharing a book. Plus a quote from Colette hiller: "A child will want to share an adult's joy... If the adult is having fun, so will the child"
A photo of library assistant Molly Grundy with a picture book in a library with a table of books behind her, plus a quote from her: "I can talk to a room full of people now, and I will sing at the top of my lungs... The confidence I've gained is crazy!"
An illustration of an open book in front of a stack of books with surrounding stars. Plus the words: "Apply to be on a BookTrust selection panel"
A photo of two girls sharing an armchair in a school library and smiling while reading their books. Text says 98% of Bookbuzz Secondary schools say it helps them encourage reading for pleasure.
A quote from Debbie, a kinship carer that says "The right books just help her understand her previous life a little bit more. They open doorways for us to be able to talk to her about things that happened"
A photo of two children and a teacher in a classroom sitting at a table and looking at a book, plus the Bookbuzz logo and a box with the words: "69% of teachers are seeking additional resources and/or support for reading for pleasure"
A photo of Patrice Lawrence smiling warmly at the camera surrounded by greenery. In quotation marks are the words I feel hopeful every time I walk into a school and meet the young people.
The words "Book missions to try in 2026 - July - read a book by our new Waterstones Children's Laureate Patrice Lawrence!" Plus the BookTrust logo and a photo of Patrice smiling.
A photo of a mum and toddler smiling while reading a picture book. A quote from a parent talking about Bookstart Toddler says "It felt like a helpful toolkit for making reading time more engaging and meaningful... I could see my child becoming more interested in stories"
A bright green graphic with the BookTrust Bookbuzz logo and a photo of author Brogen Murphy and their book Wildlands. Dark blue text says win a visit from author Brogen Murphy.
Chris Riddell's drawing of Patrice Lawrence speaking at the Waterstones Children's Laureate ceremony with one of her quotes written above: "We as humans are changed by stories"
Patrice Lawrence on stage speaking at the event today, behind a lectern with the Waterstones Children's Laureate logo on it
Patrice Lawrence Waterstones Children's Laureate 2026-28
Patrice Lawrence on stage as our new Waterstones Children's Laureate
Frank Cottrell-Boyce on stage at the Waterstones Childrens Laureate ceremony
Lemn Sissay on stage at the children's laureate announcement
A photo of the stage at the Barbican with the words Children's Laureate 2026-28
The front cover of A British Childhood by Frank Cottrell-Boyce - there are three images of the cover arranged in a fan
Emerald Publishing employees taking part in a dragon boat race and the words: "Thank you to Emerald Publishing"
A bright pink graphic with a quote from Dr Ly Chu saying “There are so many ways children can explore books, bring stories to life and make them their own through play.”
9 colourful books covers on a bright pink and yellow background. White text says 'interactive books to play along with'
An illustration by Ruthine Burton of an early years practitioner with a man and child; the man and child are smiling as they sit in an armchair looking at a book, with a table stacked with books nearby. Plus a quote from a children's centre in East England: "We try and use Bookstart in everything we do, not just for specific groups and programmes. It is hugely valued and appreciated"
The front covers of The Gruffalo, Gruffalo Granny and The Gruffalo's Child arranged in a fan shape plus the words: "BookTrust and Macmillan Children's Books sending 40,000 Gruffalo books to libraries across the country"
A photo of an author leading a library storytime session with young children dancing excitedly. Text in quotation marks says "There are so many ways children can explore books, bring stories to life and make them their own through play." Julie Hayward, partnerships director.
The words "7 brilliant books for teenagers" and the front covers of Dead Straight Line, The Radleys, Moonrise, The Hate U Give, Before I Die, The Knife of Never Letting Go, and Orangeboy
A bright pink graphic with the BookTrust Bookbuzz logo, a photo of the author and the words 'Win a visit from author Benjamin Dean!'
A photo of author Eric Huang in a recording studio with a microphone hanging from the ceiling.
A graphic with the BookTrust logo and a photo of a young smiling school child reading a book. Text says 'starting school: a critical moment to support reading enjoyment. Webinar 4pm Thursday 2 July.
Fantastic football books
The front covers of four books in the Lightmoor Lionesses series by Eve Ainsworth - Finding Her Feet, Back of the Net, Seeing Red and Keeping Possession. Text says enter for a chance to win!
A graphic with the BookTrust logo and a photo of a young smiling school child reading a book. Text says 'starting school: a critical moment to support reading enjoyment. Webinar 4pm Thursday 2 July.
A photo of two children sitting on the floor cross-legged and reading plus the words: "What kind of childhood do we want for our children? BookTrust's response to the social media ban"
The words "Brilliant books celebrating LGBTQ+ families" and the front covers of Baby's First Words, My Mums Love Me, And Tango Makes Three, The Perfect Match, The Family Book, The Girl With Two Dads, The Best Mum, Forever Star, My Daddies, Uncle Bobby's Wedding, Who's Your Real Mum, Under the Love Umbrella, We Are Family, The Great Big Book of Families, The Pirate Mums and Grandad's Camper
A photo of author Eric Huang with text saying 'one week to go!' BookTrust Represents virtual author workshop for years 3 and 4, 11am Wednesday 24 June.
An illustration of a waving dinosaur and a smiling monster with eyes on stalks and books balanced on its head, plus the words: "Book missions to try in 2026 - June - It's a summer of sport! Read a sporty book"
A photo of Dame Malorie Blackman sitting at a table smiling in front of bookshelves and a photo of Dame Julia Donaldson smiling at an event