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We’re all looking for a little magic at Christmas 💫
Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.
Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond:
https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT
Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.
Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond:
https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT
"If they're missing out on stories, they're missing out on opening up their world"
@waterstones.bsky.social Children’s Laureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited Trinity Catholic Academy to see how staff are supporting parents to share books at home. https://bit.ly/47YTdjl #ReadingRights
@waterstones.bsky.social Children’s Laureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited Trinity Catholic Academy to see how staff are supporting parents to share books at home. https://bit.ly/47YTdjl #ReadingRights
November 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"If they're missing out on stories, they're missing out on opening up their world"
@waterstones.bsky.social Children’s Laureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited Trinity Catholic Academy to see how staff are supporting parents to share books at home. https://bit.ly/47YTdjl #ReadingRights
@waterstones.bsky.social Children’s Laureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited Trinity Catholic Academy to see how staff are supporting parents to share books at home. https://bit.ly/47YTdjl #ReadingRights
We are delighted to hear that the Education Select Committee, chaired by @helenhayes.bsky.social, have launched an inquiry to explore how to keep the joy of reading alive.
We believe this starts in the earliest years of childhood. 🧵
committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...
We believe this starts in the earliest years of childhood. 🧵
committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...
Reading for pleasure – MPs launch new inquiry to explore how to keep joy of reading alive - Committees - UK Parliament
Amid a worrying decline in the number of children reading for pleasure, the Education Committee has launched a new inquiry to understand how reading can be nurtured, and what its benefits are.
committees.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We are delighted to hear that the Education Select Committee, chaired by @helenhayes.bsky.social, have launched an inquiry to explore how to keep the joy of reading alive.
We believe this starts in the earliest years of childhood. 🧵
committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...
We believe this starts in the earliest years of childhood. 🧵
committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...
"It's special to me because it was the first book I ever read to my mum." ❤️
Your donations help to create precious moments and memories for families like Cassie, Aiden & Pandora, who we met through one of our festive partners in Brighton.
Donate to share the #MagicOfBooks 👇
https://bit.ly/4a3UqHu
Your donations help to create precious moments and memories for families like Cassie, Aiden & Pandora, who we met through one of our festive partners in Brighton.
Donate to share the #MagicOfBooks 👇
https://bit.ly/4a3UqHu
November 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"It's special to me because it was the first book I ever read to my mum." ❤️
Your donations help to create precious moments and memories for families like Cassie, Aiden & Pandora, who we met through one of our festive partners in Brighton.
Donate to share the #MagicOfBooks 👇
https://bit.ly/4a3UqHu
Your donations help to create precious moments and memories for families like Cassie, Aiden & Pandora, who we met through one of our festive partners in Brighton.
Donate to share the #MagicOfBooks 👇
https://bit.ly/4a3UqHu
"Neurodivergent people are often silent heroes in their lives, overcoming challenges neurotypical people do not face, experience or recognise."
Author Alexandra Benedict shares why #neurodivergent representation in children’s books is so important. 👇
https://bit.ly/47UMaID
Author Alexandra Benedict shares why #neurodivergent representation in children’s books is so important. 👇
https://bit.ly/47UMaID
We can be heroes: neurodivergent children as main characters
Author Alexandra Benedict shares why neurodivergent representation in children's books is so important
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November 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"Neurodivergent people are often silent heroes in their lives, overcoming challenges neurotypical people do not face, experience or recognise."
Author Alexandra Benedict shares why #neurodivergent representation in children’s books is so important. 👇
https://bit.ly/47UMaID
Author Alexandra Benedict shares why #neurodivergent representation in children’s books is so important. 👇
https://bit.ly/47UMaID
"Poetry is such a vital tool for young people... to say this is me, this is what I want to say and how I want to say it"
Our #WriterInResidence, Matt Goodfellow, shares how valuable it is to have texts in different languages. https://bit.ly/3XIgzDS
Our #WriterInResidence, Matt Goodfellow, shares how valuable it is to have texts in different languages. https://bit.ly/3XIgzDS
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Poetry is such a vital tool for young people... to say this is me, this is what I want to say and how I want to say it"
Our #WriterInResidence, Matt Goodfellow, shares how valuable it is to have texts in different languages. https://bit.ly/3XIgzDS
Our #WriterInResidence, Matt Goodfellow, shares how valuable it is to have texts in different languages. https://bit.ly/3XIgzDS
We work with a huge range of brilliant partners to find the best ways to share our books, resources and support with families.
But we know there's more we can do.
Here are three ways we'll deepen our impact with our partners over the next five years... 🧵
But we know there's more we can do.
Here are three ways we'll deepen our impact with our partners over the next five years... 🧵
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
We work with a huge range of brilliant partners to find the best ways to share our books, resources and support with families.
But we know there's more we can do.
Here are three ways we'll deepen our impact with our partners over the next five years... 🧵
But we know there's more we can do.
Here are three ways we'll deepen our impact with our partners over the next five years... 🧵
We're so excited about #Strictly being back in Blackpool tonight! 💃
So we're revisiting the time Carlos Gu joined us and CBeebies for a special #BookTrustStorytime event at Blackpool Central Library.
Here's how it got families excited about sharing books and stories 👇
https://bit.ly/47Q2cmX
So we're revisiting the time Carlos Gu joined us and CBeebies for a special #BookTrustStorytime event at Blackpool Central Library.
Here's how it got families excited about sharing books and stories 👇
https://bit.ly/47Q2cmX
November 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We're so excited about #Strictly being back in Blackpool tonight! 💃
So we're revisiting the time Carlos Gu joined us and CBeebies for a special #BookTrustStorytime event at Blackpool Central Library.
Here's how it got families excited about sharing books and stories 👇
https://bit.ly/47Q2cmX
So we're revisiting the time Carlos Gu joined us and CBeebies for a special #BookTrustStorytime event at Blackpool Central Library.
Here's how it got families excited about sharing books and stories 👇
https://bit.ly/47Q2cmX
"Reading isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection."
Angela McCabe, a Family Support Worker at Belfast’s Beechmount Sure Start, was recently awarded BookTrust’s Story Sharer of the Year. 🏆
Read her inspirational story 👇
https://bit.ly/48nCR3X
#StorySharerOfTheYear
Angela McCabe, a Family Support Worker at Belfast’s Beechmount Sure Start, was recently awarded BookTrust’s Story Sharer of the Year. 🏆
Read her inspirational story 👇
https://bit.ly/48nCR3X
#StorySharerOfTheYear
BookTrust's Story Sharer of the Year: 'Reading isn't about...
Angela McCabe, Family Support Worker at Belfast's Beechmount Sure Start is BookTrust's Story Sharer of the Year. Here's her inspirational story
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November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"Reading isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection."
Angela McCabe, a Family Support Worker at Belfast’s Beechmount Sure Start, was recently awarded BookTrust’s Story Sharer of the Year. 🏆
Read her inspirational story 👇
https://bit.ly/48nCR3X
#StorySharerOfTheYear
Angela McCabe, a Family Support Worker at Belfast’s Beechmount Sure Start, was recently awarded BookTrust’s Story Sharer of the Year. 🏆
Read her inspirational story 👇
https://bit.ly/48nCR3X
#StorySharerOfTheYear
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The wait is finally over… our new brand is here.
Welcome to Libraries Rising!
We’re creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today, and we’re so excited to share this next chapter with you.
Watch Tabitha’s announcement and explore our new website: librariesrising.org.uk
Welcome to Libraries Rising!
We’re creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today, and we’re so excited to share this next chapter with you.
Watch Tabitha’s announcement and explore our new website: librariesrising.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The wait is finally over… our new brand is here.
Welcome to Libraries Rising!
We’re creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today, and we’re so excited to share this next chapter with you.
Watch Tabitha’s announcement and explore our new website: librariesrising.org.uk
Welcome to Libraries Rising!
We’re creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today, and we’re so excited to share this next chapter with you.
Watch Tabitha’s announcement and explore our new website: librariesrising.org.uk
Spark a love of reading at Key Stage 3 ✨
Our #Bookspark packs include 15 specially curated books, hand-picked by school librarians and teachers to inspire a love of reading.
Discover the 2026 selection - and why students can't put them down! https://bit.ly/3LSdDC7
Our #Bookspark packs include 15 specially curated books, hand-picked by school librarians and teachers to inspire a love of reading.
Discover the 2026 selection - and why students can't put them down! https://bit.ly/3LSdDC7
November 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Spark a love of reading at Key Stage 3 ✨
Our #Bookspark packs include 15 specially curated books, hand-picked by school librarians and teachers to inspire a love of reading.
Discover the 2026 selection - and why students can't put them down! https://bit.ly/3LSdDC7
Our #Bookspark packs include 15 specially curated books, hand-picked by school librarians and teachers to inspire a love of reading.
Discover the 2026 selection - and why students can't put them down! https://bit.ly/3LSdDC7
Join us for a fantastic, free #ReadingForPleasure webinar on 2 December!
We'll explore how you can engage reluctant readers through shared reading at Key Stage 3, with practical takeaways, research insights, and some very special guests.
Find out more and book your spot 👇
https://bit.ly/3JXu4wk
We'll explore how you can engage reluctant readers through shared reading at Key Stage 3, with practical takeaways, research insights, and some very special guests.
Find out more and book your spot 👇
https://bit.ly/3JXu4wk
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Join us for a fantastic, free #ReadingForPleasure webinar on 2 December!
We'll explore how you can engage reluctant readers through shared reading at Key Stage 3, with practical takeaways, research insights, and some very special guests.
Find out more and book your spot 👇
https://bit.ly/3JXu4wk
We'll explore how you can engage reluctant readers through shared reading at Key Stage 3, with practical takeaways, research insights, and some very special guests.
Find out more and book your spot 👇
https://bit.ly/3JXu4wk
📢 Calling all BookTrust early years delivery partners!
Share your experience and insights as the Early Years Coalition reviews and refreshes the #BirthTo5Matters guidance.
👉 Find out more about the review, read the guidance, and respond to the survey before 24 November here: https://bit.ly/4ppHIHL
Share your experience and insights as the Early Years Coalition reviews and refreshes the #BirthTo5Matters guidance.
👉 Find out more about the review, read the guidance, and respond to the survey before 24 November here: https://bit.ly/4ppHIHL
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
📢 Calling all BookTrust early years delivery partners!
Share your experience and insights as the Early Years Coalition reviews and refreshes the #BirthTo5Matters guidance.
👉 Find out more about the review, read the guidance, and respond to the survey before 24 November here: https://bit.ly/4ppHIHL
Share your experience and insights as the Early Years Coalition reviews and refreshes the #BirthTo5Matters guidance.
👉 Find out more about the review, read the guidance, and respond to the survey before 24 November here: https://bit.ly/4ppHIHL
Shared reading might not solve all the problems families face.
But it makes a real and immediate difference in childhood and beyond.
On #UniversalChildrensDay, read our latest Impact Report to find out how we're bringing these benefits to children. 📚
https://bit.ly/48oCg1Y
But it makes a real and immediate difference in childhood and beyond.
On #UniversalChildrensDay, read our latest Impact Report to find out how we're bringing these benefits to children. 📚
https://bit.ly/48oCg1Y
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Shared reading might not solve all the problems families face.
But it makes a real and immediate difference in childhood and beyond.
On #UniversalChildrensDay, read our latest Impact Report to find out how we're bringing these benefits to children. 📚
https://bit.ly/48oCg1Y
But it makes a real and immediate difference in childhood and beyond.
On #UniversalChildrensDay, read our latest Impact Report to find out how we're bringing these benefits to children. 📚
https://bit.ly/48oCg1Y
Lizzie and Will from our Partnerships team had a great time speaking at the #BabyWeek2025 National Conference today in Leeds.
They discussed the benefits of early shared reading, and how Bookstart Baby helps to build bonds from the earliest age.
They discussed the benefits of early shared reading, and how Bookstart Baby helps to build bonds from the earliest age.
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Lizzie and Will from our Partnerships team had a great time speaking at the #BabyWeek2025 National Conference today in Leeds.
They discussed the benefits of early shared reading, and how Bookstart Baby helps to build bonds from the earliest age.
They discussed the benefits of early shared reading, and how Bookstart Baby helps to build bonds from the earliest age.
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If by chance you do have some pounds to spare there's no #gift like a book, and there's no book like a surprise #book.
Do consider giving to @booktrust.org.uk and get children (and their parents) reading 🎄📚
Do consider giving to @booktrust.org.uk and get children (and their parents) reading 🎄📚
November 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
If by chance you do have some pounds to spare there's no #gift like a book, and there's no book like a surprise #book.
Do consider giving to @booktrust.org.uk and get children (and their parents) reading 🎄📚
Do consider giving to @booktrust.org.uk and get children (and their parents) reading 🎄📚
Year 7 at Hazel Grove High School had a treat this week when author @ashleythorpe.bsky.social stopped by - and they had lots of great questions for him!
Hazel Grove won the visit after taking part in #MyBookbuzz this year - register your interest for Bookbuzz 2026 here 👇
https://bit.ly/4onBnf3
Hazel Grove won the visit after taking part in #MyBookbuzz this year - register your interest for Bookbuzz 2026 here 👇
https://bit.ly/4onBnf3
November 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Year 7 at Hazel Grove High School had a treat this week when author @ashleythorpe.bsky.social stopped by - and they had lots of great questions for him!
Hazel Grove won the visit after taking part in #MyBookbuzz this year - register your interest for Bookbuzz 2026 here 👇
https://bit.ly/4onBnf3
Hazel Grove won the visit after taking part in #MyBookbuzz this year - register your interest for Bookbuzz 2026 here 👇
https://bit.ly/4onBnf3
Stories shape childhoods.
And they bring joy, comfort, and connection.
This #UniversalChildrensDay, make a real difference by sharing the #MagicOfBooks with a child who needs it most ❤️
https://bit.ly/3LKVq9r
And they bring joy, comfort, and connection.
This #UniversalChildrensDay, make a real difference by sharing the #MagicOfBooks with a child who needs it most ❤️
https://bit.ly/3LKVq9r
November 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Stories shape childhoods.
And they bring joy, comfort, and connection.
This #UniversalChildrensDay, make a real difference by sharing the #MagicOfBooks with a child who needs it most ❤️
https://bit.ly/3LKVq9r
And they bring joy, comfort, and connection.
This #UniversalChildrensDay, make a real difference by sharing the #MagicOfBooks with a child who needs it most ❤️
https://bit.ly/3LKVq9r
Our Co-CEO @anniecrombie.bsky.social & Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social were pleased to meet with Early Education Minister @oliviabailey.bsky.social this week to discuss how sharing stories in the early years is fundamental to giving every child the best start in life.
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Our Co-CEO @anniecrombie.bsky.social & Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social were pleased to meet with Early Education Minister @oliviabailey.bsky.social this week to discuss how sharing stories in the early years is fundamental to giving every child the best start in life.
It's #BabyWeek2025, but did you know that every baby in England, Wales & Northern Ireland is entitled to a free #Bookstart Baby pack?
Here's how our new Peter Rabbit book Four Happy Bunnies has been specially designed to support babies' development & help adults read aloud 👇
https://bit.ly/4oK67Yi
Here's how our new Peter Rabbit book Four Happy Bunnies has been specially designed to support babies' development & help adults read aloud 👇
https://bit.ly/4oK67Yi
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
It's #BabyWeek2025, but did you know that every baby in England, Wales & Northern Ireland is entitled to a free #Bookstart Baby pack?
Here's how our new Peter Rabbit book Four Happy Bunnies has been specially designed to support babies' development & help adults read aloud 👇
https://bit.ly/4oK67Yi
Here's how our new Peter Rabbit book Four Happy Bunnies has been specially designed to support babies' development & help adults read aloud 👇
https://bit.ly/4oK67Yi
There's just one week to go until our next #BookTrustRepresents virtual author workshop, with the amazing Abiola Bello!
It's not too late to book your school's free spot - and if you already have, make sure you've downloaded the activity sheet to accompany the event 📝 👇
https://bit.ly/3XB050e
It's not too late to book your school's free spot - and if you already have, make sure you've downloaded the activity sheet to accompany the event 📝 👇
https://bit.ly/3XB050e
November 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
There's just one week to go until our next #BookTrustRepresents virtual author workshop, with the amazing Abiola Bello!
It's not too late to book your school's free spot - and if you already have, make sure you've downloaded the activity sheet to accompany the event 📝 👇
https://bit.ly/3XB050e
It's not too late to book your school's free spot - and if you already have, make sure you've downloaded the activity sheet to accompany the event 📝 👇
https://bit.ly/3XB050e
🧠It's #BabyWeek, and we can't stop thinking about the science behind reading with babies!
Find out how reading to babies gives them a head start in being able to focus, concentrate and learn.📚 https://bit.ly/47LdnNM
#BabyWeek2025
Find out how reading to babies gives them a head start in being able to focus, concentrate and learn.📚 https://bit.ly/47LdnNM
#BabyWeek2025
November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🧠It's #BabyWeek, and we can't stop thinking about the science behind reading with babies!
Find out how reading to babies gives them a head start in being able to focus, concentrate and learn.📚 https://bit.ly/47LdnNM
#BabyWeek2025
Find out how reading to babies gives them a head start in being able to focus, concentrate and learn.📚 https://bit.ly/47LdnNM
#BabyWeek2025
This week's #BookTrustStorytime spotlight is on the brilliant #FiveEnormousDinosaurs! 🦖
We've got lots of fun resources to help you enjoy this book in your library, from colouring to a treasure hunt, puzzle and a super rhyme - and a video of the story too! 👇
https://bit.ly/4p3KxOZ
We've got lots of fun resources to help you enjoy this book in your library, from colouring to a treasure hunt, puzzle and a super rhyme - and a video of the story too! 👇
https://bit.ly/4p3KxOZ
November 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This week's #BookTrustStorytime spotlight is on the brilliant #FiveEnormousDinosaurs! 🦖
We've got lots of fun resources to help you enjoy this book in your library, from colouring to a treasure hunt, puzzle and a super rhyme - and a video of the story too! 👇
https://bit.ly/4p3KxOZ
We've got lots of fun resources to help you enjoy this book in your library, from colouring to a treasure hunt, puzzle and a super rhyme - and a video of the story too! 👇
https://bit.ly/4p3KxOZ
"Having these resources from BookTrust is so important for our community.”
Your donations to our #MagicOfBooks appeal will support families across the country to start their reading journeys.
Here's how it works at a dads' group in Brixton: https://bit.ly/4pf4DoL
Donate now: https://bit.ly/3LIOFoM
Your donations to our #MagicOfBooks appeal will support families across the country to start their reading journeys.
Here's how it works at a dads' group in Brixton: https://bit.ly/4pf4DoL
Donate now: https://bit.ly/3LIOFoM
November 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
"Having these resources from BookTrust is so important for our community.”
Your donations to our #MagicOfBooks appeal will support families across the country to start their reading journeys.
Here's how it works at a dads' group in Brixton: https://bit.ly/4pf4DoL
Donate now: https://bit.ly/3LIOFoM
Your donations to our #MagicOfBooks appeal will support families across the country to start their reading journeys.
Here's how it works at a dads' group in Brixton: https://bit.ly/4pf4DoL
Donate now: https://bit.ly/3LIOFoM
Last week, Harriet and Emma were at the warehouse with a group of fabulous Enterprise Mobility volunteers, packing up 3,000 book parcels to go to children who are in care or visiting food banks this year. #MagicOfBooks
November 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Last week, Harriet and Emma were at the warehouse with a group of fabulous Enterprise Mobility volunteers, packing up 3,000 book parcels to go to children who are in care or visiting food banks this year. #MagicOfBooks
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Really wonderful to hear that Choose Your Own Evolution is part of #Bookspark this year!
The book was specially selected to be included in this really inspiring @booktrust.org.uk programme, which helps KS3 students share reading experiences.
more info: 👉 booktrust.org.uk/bookspark-authors
The book was specially selected to be included in this really inspiring @booktrust.org.uk programme, which helps KS3 students share reading experiences.
more info: 👉 booktrust.org.uk/bookspark-authors
November 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Really wonderful to hear that Choose Your Own Evolution is part of #Bookspark this year!
The book was specially selected to be included in this really inspiring @booktrust.org.uk programme, which helps KS3 students share reading experiences.
more info: 👉 booktrust.org.uk/bookspark-authors
The book was specially selected to be included in this really inspiring @booktrust.org.uk programme, which helps KS3 students share reading experiences.
more info: 👉 booktrust.org.uk/bookspark-authors