BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 5h📢 Let’s make early years reading a long-term national priority for Wales… 100
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 26/09/2026What a story time we had yesterday - with none other than Dame Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler, and the Gruffalo! 💫 It was a joy to join children in Bath for this very special event, made possible thanks to our partnership with Macmillan Children's Books. Find out more: bit.ly/3Vc7ghE 010
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 25/09/2026We've worked with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home, new resources helping teachers to host engaging and practical workshops about shared reading for families in Reception. Here's Matthew Courtney from Wandle English Hub to explain how we went about it! 👉 bit.ly/4cWz7IC 011
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 24/09/2026The DfE’s 2026 Enrichment Framework recognises the value of enrichment for children’s development, wellbeing and future skills. We know that reading can be a vital ingredient in enrichment provision, and here's why... 120
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 23/09/2026We're so grateful for all the work @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social has done as part of the Reading Rights campaign to make reading a universal part of childhood, not an invisible privilege. We just had to share this wonderful clip to celebrate his birthday today. Happy Birthday Frank! 🎂 0105
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 22/09/2026🚨 Don't miss out on our #BookTrustRepresents Spread the Story competition! Here's what it meant to Jessica and her school to win last year's competition - all made possible thanks to the incredible support of Enterprise Mobility™. Find out about this year's competition: bit.ly/4xEkocY 031
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 21/09/2026Exciting news! We’re extending registration for #Bookbuzz Primary until December 🎉 In the #NationalYearOfReading2026, we wanted to give even more Key Stage 2 children the chance to choose a fantastic book from our curated selection. Find out more about Bookbuzz Primary 👇 bit.ly/3V0EFf1 010
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 17/09/2026Did you know that 58% of children in the UK don’t have a bedtime story? 📚 But by remembering BookTrust in your will, you can help ensure that future children and families benefit from the life-changing power of stories. Find out more here: bit.ly/3TAUAjP 054
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 16/09/2026📚 We know the transition to school is a critical time for reading enjoyment. Our Sharing Stories at Home workshops for families - created in partnership with Wandle English Hub - are now available, helping you to support reading for pleasure among your newest pupils 👇 bit.ly/4xVS7zx 053
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 15/09/2026Giving children choice when it comes to books is really important for building reading enjoyment 📚 But how can you bring book choice into the classroom? Here are 10 ideas 👇 131
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 14/09/2026#BookTrustRepresents is back for another school year and we couldn't be more excited! We'll be bringing these absolutely amazing authors direct to your classroom with our virtual author workshops - and it's totally free to sign up. Take a look: bit.ly/3Vs35y7 030
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 11/09/2026Choosing an amazing book to take home and keep? Easy. Waiting to get your hands on it? Nail biting stuff! #Bookbuzz Secondary makes it easy for your Year 7 & 8 students to get excited about reading. Find out more and get your school involved: bit.ly/4yzfTkN 040
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 10/09/2026It's #GruffaloGranny publication day! 🎉 We're sending a huge thank you to Macmillan Children's Books for teaming up with us to send 40,000 Gruffalo books to families through libraries across the country this year, including Gruffalo Granny. 130
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 09/09/2026We know teachers are busy - especially as they head back to school. So we set ourselves a challenge. Could we introduce you to all of the #Bookbuzz Primary books in 60 seconds? Watch the video to see if George manages it 😂 110
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 09/09/2026It's Teddy Bear Day 🧸 and we can't stop thinking about these gorgeous 'Reading Buddy' bears! Thanks to our partnership with Build-A-Bear Foundation, BookTrust was able to deliver 1,032 Reading Buddy bears to nursery children to encourage families to enjoy books together. And there's more... 140
Reposted by BookTrustJon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Do take a look at the free @booktrust.org.uk Represents online author workshops taking place this year. There are six planned, suitable for Years 3-7, featuring an exciting selection of authors & illustrators. The first, with Love Ssega, takes place on 7 October. www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 175
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 08/09/2026📢 NEW! We're delighted to have teamed up with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home - brand new, free resources for schools to support families to enjoy reading together for pleasure as their children start school! But why is this important? 👇 130
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 07/09/2026📣 Competition time... We're asking children in Years 3 to 8 to tell us who they most want to share a story with and how they would like to share it. Find out about our #BookTrustRepresents Spread the Story Competition, with over £3,000 of prizes to be won! bit.ly/4xN1KjS 012
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 06/09/2026Books we love this month🤩 Take a look at our reviews and let us know which you'd love to read for National Read a Book Day today! bit.ly/4gHwsDG 021
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 04/09/2026📣 Her Majesty The Queen, BookTrust’s Patron, visited Spellow Library today, joining families, community partners, @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social and BookTrust #ReadingRights Ambassador @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social to hear about the life-changing benefits of reading and the vital role libraries play. 172
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 02/09/2026It's back to school season... have you signed up your Year 7/8s for #Bookbuzz Secondary yet? We're delighted that People Like Stars is included - one of the brilliant books by our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social! Find out more and sign up: bit.ly/3SftZbB 072
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 01/09/2026📢 Exciting news alert! We're thrilled to share that the wonderful Lucy Rowland is our brand new Writer in Residence! Over the next six months, Lucy will be exploring the link between shared reading and speech, language, and communication skills. We're delighted to welcome Lucy aboard! 181
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 29/08/2026We've loved having Tom Percival as our Writer in Residence for the last six months! Here, he reflects on his time in the role - and, most importantly, chooses the incredibly creative winners of his drawing competition 👇 bit.ly/3UwiUDy 050
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 28/08/2026Books + bears = joy! Thanks to our partnership with the wonderful Build-A-Bear Foundation, last year we were able to put 1,032 'Reading Buddy' bears into the hands of nursery children. Watch to see how families reacted 🐻 120
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 27/08/2026How can more families feel confident in sharing books with their babies? In Barnsley, we're working with Barnsley Council, health visiting teams and community partners to explore this as part of the #ReadingRights campaign with @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social. Find out more: bit.ly/4gT2JZF 030
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 26/08/2026As the new school year kicks off, are you looking for ways to encourage your Year 7/8s to read for pleasure? Download our handy free guide to discover the latest research, practical tips for your classroom, and book ideas! 👇 bit.ly/4gkWiNL 021
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 26/08/2026We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dolly Parton. Dolly was a remarkable champion for children's reading, dedicated to helping more children access books and experience the joy of stories. 2707
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 25/08/2026"I just want to read all of them!" We visited Ronald Ross Primary School to find out the difference #Bookbuzz Primary is making to pupils. Get your pupils excited about reading for pleasure with expertly curated books and resources for Key Stage 2: bit.ly/3Uf548B 051
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 24/08/2026In our recent webinar, @mattcourtney.bsky.social from Wandle English Hub shared strategies to support families with reading as children start school. Find out why starting school is such a critical moment for reading enjoyment in our new evidence-informed guide. bit.ly/4gIsPys 033
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 23/08/2026"It’s all about being welcoming and making the person who brings their child into the library feel comfortable.” It's nearly time for #BookTrustStorytime to return! Find out how one library has used the resources to support families in their community 👇 bit.ly/4giM5RI 062
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 21/08/2026Are you looking for support to build reading for pleasure in your school as the new term begins? 📚 We've put together a free guide with top tips for encouraging book choice, practical strategies for creating sociable reading experiences, and book ideas! Get your guide 👇 bit.ly/4zo1IAc 050
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 20/08/2026The transition into school is a time when many parents and carers are open to guidance, so it's the perfect time for schools to support families’ confidence in sharing stories. Explore practical tips to achieve this, backed by our latest research: bit.ly/4gDins6 040
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 19/08/2026How can community storytelling help boost people’s confidence in sharing books? We're collaborating with Knowsley Council and local families to explore this as part of our #ReadingRights campaign with @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social. Read the full story: bit.ly/4ghd1RY 041
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 18/08/2026"I don't have to worry about bringing it back" #Bookbuzz Secondary gives students the chance to choose and keep a book they’ll love from 16 diverse and inclusive titles, newly selected each year by our expert panel of librarians and teachers. Find out more: bit.ly/3S0KMiu 041
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 17/08/2026It's never too early to start sharing stories 📚 From babies to children in their early years and all the way through to teens, reading brings profound benefits that can have a lifelong impact on children’s lives. Learn more about the benefits of reading: bit.ly/461Xroy 043
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 15/08/2026"I’m going to come out with a bold statement. There is no such thing as a bad book." Our Writer in Residence Tom Percival is making his case - but do you agree? Find his full argument - including thoughts on the importance of choice - right here 👇 bit.ly/4zgDms7 010
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 14/08/2026"Every child deserves a childhood, no matter where they sleep at night" We're proud to be working with libraries and family hub partners in Birmingham as part of our #ReadingRights campaign – helping families living in temporary accommodation to access reading support 💙 bit.ly/4hzccX8 0124
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 13/08/2026Sociable reading experiences are really powerful for children! 👉 It helps them feel part of something 👉 Seeing other children enjoying reading shows it matters 👉 Experiencing shared feelings ties reading to connection, empathy and joy 📺 Watch our webinar to find out more: bit.ly/45POrmm 081
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 12/08/2026It's #InternationalYouthDay! But did you know reading can help children overcome inequalities before they deepen? Every child deserves the chance to enjoy reading and its lifelong benefits. Read our Impact Report to find out how we're working to make this happen: bit.ly/4qalieS 000
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 12/08/2026Things we love to see trending on Bluesky on a Wednesday morning: favourite childhood book series! What would you pick? 260
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 11/08/2026Tọlá Okogwu, author of Bím Blake’s Hot Takes, shares five brilliant books set in Year 7 - perfect for anyone about to move up to secondary school! bit.ly/4zgJ516 020
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 10/08/2026Here's a little reminder of all the brilliant #BookTrustStorytime books arriving in libraries this autumn! Which of the books are you most excited about? 010
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 09/08/2026“Since having children I’ve really enjoyed diving into children’s books. They’re just so fantastical and imaginative.” This #BookLoversDay, we’re celebrating how one shared story can create not just one book lover, but two. 💛📚 030
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 07/08/2026Starting school is a big step - and books can help 💙 Take a look at our recommended books for teachers helping children begin Reception with confidence and enthusiasm. bit.ly/4hBJzsn 030
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 06/08/2026Our Writer in Residence Tom Percival has been thinking about all the ways that reading can spark joy ✨ From building connections to introducing new hobbies and helping us to see the beauty in the world, check out his thoughts here 👇 bit.ly/4hokKQz 020
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 05/08/2026Books and play are sometimes treated as separate activities. But for babies and young children, books can be part of play too. It's #NationalPlayDay and we're sharing just some of the ways books can help encourage play - and all of the child development benefits it brings! bit.ly/4vIx2Yb 060
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 04/08/2026How can we encourage children to build a reading habit? By giving them choice! Empowering children to pick the books they read increases their motivation to read, especially when they feel their preferences are respected. 📺 Watch our recent webinar about book choice: bit.ly/4bmJJjk 074
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 03/08/2026From heartfelt picture books to compelling novels, our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate has something to move every reader. @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social's powerful work often centres on the diverse experiences of young people today. Do you have a favourite Patrice Lawrence book? 021
Reposted by BookTrustJoshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Very honoured to see my book on this lovely list @booktrust.org.uk @bloomsburyed.bsky.social www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... #BookSky #KidLitUKbooktrust.org.uk8 poetry books to get children performingAuthor Rhiannon Oliver shares some favourite poetry collections that inspire children to perform. 0115
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 02/08/2026Ruby’s Worry by Tom Percival, our #WriterInResidence, helps children understand that other people have worries too. If you love Tom’s brilliant Big Bright Feelings series of picture books, see our recommendations for what to read next 📚 bit.ly/45CPo1a 080