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We recommend children’s and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · Aug 14

Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out during the Autumn term 2025 and available to buy or preorder in August, September, October, November and December 2025.
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Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2025

Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These include picture books, poetry, middle-grade, YA & non-fiction.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1h

Browse our lists of recommended books for children in primary schools, covering books for all abilities in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/rea... #kidlit #education

Reading lists for preschool and primary school learners

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3h

Suggested reading list of books for 10-year-olds. Our list features Anthony Horowitz, JRR Tolkien, Zizou Corder and Malorie Blackman #ukedchat schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list... #homelearning

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 19h

Classic Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen & Charles Folkard. An enchanting hardback collection of fairy tales illustrated with stunning vintage artwork - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978180... 🢀

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 22h

Here's our growing list of resources and books for English teachers across EFYS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4. Let us know if you have a great free resource to recommend! schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/re... #kidlit #ukedchat

Must-have resources for English Teachers

Must-have time-saving resources for English teachers including links to creative writing, extracurricular, enrichment & motivational ideas.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 23h

New on our K-12 sister site:
Adventure books for teens
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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 23h

New on our K-12 sister site:
Folk tales for children
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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 23h

New on our K-12 sister site:
Bedtime stories for children
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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 23h

New on our K-12 sister site:
Humorous books for children
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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 23h

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Copycat sites: "We've done months of research." But strangely, they "accidentally" chose our exact mix of titles. Teachers deserve the source.

Children's nonfiction, genre and cross-curricular topic books

Curated book lists sorted by genre and topic for reading for pleasure and cross-curricular teaching. Ideal for children in primary and secondary schools.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

🛍️🏬📚🔖 Our guide to independent and specialist children's bookshops in the UK and Ireland, including over 150 vibrant and exciting bookstores to visit. 🔖📚🏬🛍️

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Children's Bookshops

Children's bookshops - browse our list of independent bookshops and specialist children's bookshops in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to our free podcast - with new release rundowns, occasional guests, topic book deep dives, new books & more.

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School Reading List

Podcast · Tom Tolkien · The School Reading List Podcast - presented by Tom Tolkien. In each episode, we recommend new and classic children's and young adult books.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

The Forever Bear by Lu Fraser & Pippa Curnick. It’s Harry’s birthday, and all he wants is a bear of his own - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978140... 🢀

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

Autumn topic books for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Including picture books, early readers, non-fiction texts, and books to share. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/autumn/ #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook #ukedchat #homelearning

Children's topic books about autumn

Autumn topic books for children in KS1 & KS2. Authors include Ruth Symons & Hazel Maskell.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 1d

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Bluff, bluster, and borrowed concepts are trending elsewhere. Meanwhile we're updating for KS1 to YA with real classroom feedback.

Secondary KS3, KS4 and KS5 11-18 books lists

Books for secondary children aged 11-16. Recommended reading lists for Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 & Year 13 in KS3, KS4 & KS5

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 2d

Favourite books for 6 year olds, chosen by children. Including titles by Dav Pilkey, Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, Daisy Meadows, Lauren Child, Jeanne Willis, Nick Sharratt, Roald Dahl & Pamela Butchart. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-fa... #teachertwitter #kidlit

Books for 6 year olds

Books for 6 year olds - favourites chosen by children including titles by Dav Pilkey, Daisy Meadows, Nick Sharratt & Roald Dahl.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 2d

Searching for the best books for KS2 - 7-11 year olds? Browse our reading recommendations from qualified teachers and librarians by authors such as Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo and Helen Cresswell schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/rea... #kidlit

Reading lists for KS2 school pupils

Best books for KS2. Recommended reading books for junior school students in years 3-6 aged 7-11, selected by teachers and librarians.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 2d

The Notted Island by Katherine Child. For a very long time, the world was black and white - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978191... 🢀

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 2d

Children's topic books about transport for KS1 and KS2, featuring nonfiction and stories by Uijung Kim, Emily Hawkins, Giles Chapman, Vivian French, Vashti Hardy, and Ian Fleming. #kidlit schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/trans...

Transport topic books

Topic books about transport for children aged 5-11 in KS1 & KS2 including titles by Uijung Kim, Vivian French, Vashti Hardy & Ian Fleming.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 2d

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Some sites shout in ALL CAPS about "expert picks." Our experts actually read. If their list feels familiar, it probably started here!

Reading lists for KS2 school pupils

Best books for KS2. Recommended reading books for junior school students in years 3-6 aged 7-11, selected by teachers and librarians.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

Children's books to encourage critical and creative thinking skills with titles by Oliver Jeffers, Alice James, Alex Frith, Petr Horáček, Hannah Peck, John Condon, Leo Timmers, The School of Life & more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/think... #kidlit #booktwitter #teachertwitter

Books to encourage critical and creative thinking skills

Children's books to encourage critical & creative thinking skills, with titles by Oliver Jeffers, Petr Horáček, Hannah Peck & more.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

Recommended Books for Year 12 including titles by Ananda Devi, Susan Fletcher, Paul Auster, Yoko Ono, Kamila Shamsie & more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/secondary-ks... #YA

Sixth Form Reading List Book Recommendations

Sixth Form reading list - recommended books for year 12 and year 13 students.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

Avalanche by Simon Fox. Tom thought going to a luxury ski resort was the holiday he and his mum needed - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978180... 🢀

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

Great books for reception classes - with picture books, stories, and poems by Steve Weatherill, Jeanne Willis, Oliver Jeffers, Julie Fulton, James Carter & Neal Zetter. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list... #homelearning #ukedchat #kidlit

Books for Reception children aged 4-5 in primary school EYFS

Reception books for children aged 4-5 in primary school with selection of vibrant texts picked by expert teachers and librarians.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3d

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We read the books, talk to teachers, and test in classrooms. Certain “education” sites just refresh our ideas with new adjectives. Get the originals!

School Reading List - Recommended books for children

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 4d

How to make timetabled reading time in schools exciting - resources, ideas and strategies. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/cl... #teachersofx #teamenglish

How to make timetabled reading time in schools exciting

Reading time in schools - how to encourage and develop a reading for pleasure culture in your classrooms, Key Stages and school.

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