Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 000
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 01/10/2026📚 NEW: Our #GreatBooksGuide 2026-27! Explore 100 recommendations from the past year for primary school children, covering a range of age ranges, accessibility levels, formats and genres. A physical copy of the guide is being sent to primary schools, take a look online⤵️ bit.ly/4hl3Di2 033
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... #ChildrensBooks #ReadingTogether #SharedReading #SharedStories #BookRecommendations 001
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @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
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 010
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 25/07/2026It's #SouthAsianHeritageMonth, so we're sharing these fantastic books that celebrate South Asian families and culture – and everyone can enjoy reading them together ✨ bit.ly/4oBkM8n 0115
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 000
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 30/06/2026🎉 We're delighted to share that we've teamed up with Macmillan Children's Books to bring The Gruffalo to libraries across the country! Macmillan is donating 40,000 copies of Gruffalo books - including brand new story Gruffalo Granny - plus exclusive activity sheets 👇 bit.ly/3QZRk06 032
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 08/06/2026We reached over 10,500 children in foster care or from families on low incomes with #LetterboxClub last year ✨ And 73% of children say they are reading more after receiving the Club's carefully curated selection of books and resources. Find out more in our Impact Report: bit.ly/3QaaaRQ 093
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 04/06/2026The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 010
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 07/05/2026🥳 Amazing news alert... We're thrilled to unveil the #Bookbuzz Primary 2026 books! Picked by our selection panel, including teachers and other experts, these 16 books cover a range of formats, genres and themes to make sure there's something for everyone! 📚 182
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 06/05/2026We're announcing our #Bookbuzz Primary books tomorrow and we cannot WAIT for you to discover them! We have comedy. We have action. We have spooky stories and fabulous fantasy. We have dyslexia-friendly, accessible, and stretch reads. We have graphic novels and non-fiction. And more! Stay tuned 👀 041
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 05/05/2026📢 The #Bookbuzz Secondary books are here! Carefully selected by an expert panel of teachers and school librarians, they cover a range of genres, formats and reading levels to make sure there's something for everyone. We're so excited for students to discover these top titles! 1177
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 01/05/2026The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 020
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 01/04/2026The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 030
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 31/03/2026Our Books team read and review dozens of new children's books every month 📚 Looking for recommendations? Use our Bookfinder tool to discover the very best kids’ books: bit.ly/4s6fenc 062
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 13/03/2026Our team had a fantastic time at The #LondonBookFair this week! It was great to talk about what BookTrust is doing for the National Year of Reading as the Early Years delivery lead, and inspiring to hear about the excellent work being done by our fellow reading charities! #GoAllIn 061
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 02/03/2026The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 000
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 24/02/2026📣Bring an author into your classroom! Sign up for our next #BookTrustRepresents virtual author workshop to hear from the wonderful @heychante.bsky.social - award-winning author-illustrator of Supa Nova. 👇 bit.ly/46t3BPk 043
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 13/02/2026On Mondays, I volunteer at a primary school and recently read some stories written by Yr 6. So imaginative! My fave: A town sheriff kills some zombies, then goes to the library (of course!). The final line: He read a book in glory. I wish you all fantastic weekends where you read a book in glory. 094
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 02/02/2026The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 041
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 31/01/2026Today, @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social from our Books team is having a brilliant time at the @teachberkshire.bsky.social conference! She's been speaking about the power of social reading experiences and has been meeting lots of passionate teachers to share how BookTrust can support their work. 📚 042
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 15/01/2026I’m looking forward to speaking to teachers about BookTrust’s work at tomorrow’s National Year of Reading conference in Warwickshire. And tonight - dinner with three fantastic authors. Lucky me! 000
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 15/01/2026Our #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow has been busy talking to top authors about the power of voice! 🗣️ This week, check out his conversation with superstars David Almond, Nathanael Lessore and Anthony McGowan... 👇 bit.ly/455WtYr 023
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 05/01/2026The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 010
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 04/12/2025Rachel and George had a fabulous time at the 2025 Lollies Awards today 🤩 We had so much fun being involved in the longlisting process. What a joy to be part of the UK's biggest celebration of funny books, where the winners are voted for by children! Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎉 032
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 01/12/2025The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 010
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Wonderful walking tour book launch on Friday for Holly Webb’s latest book on Girl Guides spying in WWI! Thank you, Holly Webb and @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social 000
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 03/11/2025The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 000
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 28/10/2025What questions do you have for our Book Doctors? 🩺 They're here to help with all your book-related queries - from how to use our #GreatBooksGuide to recommendations on particular topics and books suitable for different kinds of readers. Drop your questions in the replies 👇 033
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Lovely launch on Tuesday for The Fantastical Safari, by the talented Kristjana Williams. Gorgeous window, too! Thank you, Quarto Kids and Waterstones Kensington. 000
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 06/10/2025The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 000
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Dead good launch for the brilliant Dracula and Daughters. Thank you. @faberchildrens.bsky.social and Emma Carroll. Great pizza and party bag! 000
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Thank you, Piccadilly Press for a fabulous launch for The Girl Who Raced the World. To have found a Round the World in 80 Days themed bar!! Amazing. Great night, tricky quiz, brilliant book. 011
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 09/09/2025The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 000
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 04/08/2025The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this August. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 000
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 01/08/2025I loved Allan Ahlberg’s books while growing up, and then relished reading them to my children, particularly Burglar Bill. (‘I’ll ’ave that!’) Janet and Allan delighted generations of children - what a legacy. 000
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 07/07/2025The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this July. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... 000
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 27/06/2025✨ Calling all early years settings: our #WriterInResidence Camilla Reid has an amazing competition for you! ✨ She's asking you to create an eye-catching initiative which communicates the power of early shared reading at home. Find out more 👇 www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new... 012
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 19/06/2025I was delighted to be at the ceremony today for the Carnegie Medals for Illustration and for Writing. Congratulations to Margaret McDonald, Nathanael Lessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! #Carnegies2025 Much love for librarians all round, quite rightly. 📚 010
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 21/05/2025This report is inspiring, vital and practical. Plus, it has beautiful illustrations by @chrisriddell.bsky.social in it! Well worth a read. 010
Reposted by Rachel BodenLaura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 11/05/2025It Takes a Village ~ How we can all support children’s reading in their Early Years and beyond! A free webinar! Date: Thursday 12th June 2025 Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm BST To secure your place, please email: Admin@LauraHenryAllain.Com and visit: www.laurahenryallain/news 01612
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 08/05/2025📢 NEW: Today we're delighted to launch our report into the evolution of reading in the early years, based on longitudinal research with families on low incomes. It highlights the importance of supporting families throughout this time of rapid change: www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi... 099
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 30/04/2025⭐ We're thrilled that Ten Little Ducklings by Lucy Rowland and Aki has been crowned the #BookTrustStorytime Prize winner! ⭐ This super book won over families and librarians with its rhythmic text, bold illustrations and interactive format: www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new... 082
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 26/04/2025My daughter just called Dick Turpin ‘Dick Turnip’ and now I need to read that picture book please. Authors and illustrators, assemble! 000
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 24/04/2025You could be among the first to hear about this year's #MyBookbuzz books! 📚 Join our free webinar on 1 May where we'll unveil the new titles, share how they were chosen, and hear from three top authors whose books are included 👀 👇 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 012
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 01/04/2025Some of our Books team had another fantastic day at Bologna Book Fair - this time with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social Today, Frank was joined by fellow Laureates from around the globe for a fascinating discussion - there was so much to take away from it! 081
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Thank you to Jess at Babyzone. It was fantastic to see the children listen to Storytime and to read books with their adults, too. 021
Reposted by Rachel BodenBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 31/03/2025Some of our Books team have had a busy first day at Bologna Book Fair. They’ve enjoyed meeting publishers to discuss BookTrust’s programmes and our Great Books Guide, and hearing about exciting new books. 092
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Delighted to go to the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize awards last night. Congratulations to Nathanael Lessore, Carlos Sanchez and Mikey Please on your wins. And Mikey Please on the overall prize! Lovely speech - including impromptu Spanish! - from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social too. #WCBP25 000
