Reading is for all children📚 We reach 1.4 million children and families every year with books and support, with a focus on those who stand to gain the most from the amazing benefits of reading. Our new Impact Report is out today! Find out how we're getting families reading: https://bit.ly/4bFZqTD

And some absolutely gorgeous titles here too! Which ones do you love?

What a longlist! Which books are you backing?

It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, and the Book Doctors are sharing some brilliant books about emotions for young children 💙 Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments!

"Books can teach us that the world doesn't just have to be about ​what has been, but about ​what can be." Author & former teacher Ian Eagleton explains how including LGBTQ+ historical figures across the curriculum can benefit all students. Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3MoUhVL #LGBTHistoryMonth

📣 Read It Forward! Throughout February, @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sale (including pre-orders) to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust – helping to get more children reading. Every sale supports independent bookshops too 💙 https://bit.ly/4rsegSW

In a world of social media, virtual reality and online gaming, can books win children's attention? Author-illustrator Neil Coslett argues that children still love stories, it’s just how they discover them that’s changed. https://bit.ly/46xWepy

For the next stage of the #ReadingRights campaign, we’ve been collaborating with partners including @barnsleycouncil.bsky.social to explore ways to increase support for practitioners and families, so more children can access shared reading and the advantages it brings from their earliest years.

Such gorgeous news for a Friday! Who else is excited to meet Gruffalo Granny? www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Watching #TheApprentice? Yeah… there’s a reason why we value and celebrate expert children’s authors and illustrators so much 👀 Find our pick of actually good new children’s books here (we can guarantee none of them are missing illustrations) 👇 www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...

Stories can help us find #TimeToTalk about complex emotions. "By using a fictional character and situation, important conversations can be had without forcing a child to put words to their own feelings until they are ready," says author Sarah Ann Juckes. Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/4a2t584

"Young children are positively bursting with things to say about books" Recent studies from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social highlight the powerful benefits of sociable reading experiences for young readers. Explore the research 👇 https://bit.ly/4kAAVd7

💡Did you know? Order #Bookspark for your school and you'll get 40 books plus resources to support impactful shared reading sessions. But that's not all - you'll also get access to an exclusive live event with super author Jennifer Killick! Find out more about Bookspark 👇 https://bit.ly/3ZwNE6V

🎶 Ready to rhyme? #BigWelshRhymeTime is back - sharing poems, songs and rhyming fun for everyone! Find all new rhymes and activities for 2026, brilliant competitions and more here: https://bit.ly/4qTHgCD

📣 READ IT FORWARD! 📣 10% of ALL children’s book sales through Bookshop.org UK go to reading charities @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social in February 2026, and EVERY sale supports independent bookshops 📚https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-it-forward-with-bookshop-org

Happy #ReadItForward launch day to @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social! This February, 10% of all children’s book purchases (and pre-orders) will go to @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social to support young readers, as well as indie bookshops. See #ReadItForward for info and updates!

🎶👶 The Big Welsh Rhyme Time is here! Our fun sessions are ideal for children below school age, and everyone can join in. Check our events page for what’s happening at your local branch. cardiffhubs.co.uk/events/. (1/2)

JustGiving is telling me that I'm close to being a top 10% fundraiser! I'm aiming to raise £2000 for the @booktrust.org.uk by April 26 by running the London Marathon. I replaced my shoes on Monday, let's go! Huge thank you to everyone for supporting #kidlituk www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...

#ReadItForward is here! 🤩 Throughout February, @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social#ReadItForwardwill donate 10% of every children’s book sale (including pre-orders) to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust – helping to get more children reading. Find your new favourite here 📚 https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/booktrust

Every month, we review dozens of books for children and teenagers. Here are the ones we like best in February 💙 https://bit.ly/487zIVT

Today, @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. 📚

Did you know that the calming routine of sharing a book together supports improved emotional health for both caregivers and children? 💙 See the research: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF #ParentMentalHealthDay

Our Book Doctors are back, this time with some top recommendations for books about boys and boy friendships. Do you have a question for our Book Doctors? Drop it in the comments 👇

Something exciting is coming to primary schools for 2026! 👀 To be first to find out more and sign up your school, register your interest for #Bookbuzz Primary today: https://bit.ly/4rkgGlO

Reading for pleasure is one of the most powerful drivers of children’s development – but to achieve the greatest impact, we must start in the early years. In our submission to the Education Select Committee's Reading for Pleasure inquiry, we set out what needs to happen 👇 https://bit.ly/3ZGTDWs

Get ready for the Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2026! From 2-6 February, come and enjoy sharing rhymes and songs at our Hubs and libraries - and pick up your special Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate! (1/3)

Byddwch yn barod ar gyfer Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru 2026! Rhwng 2 a 6 Chwefror, dewch i fwynhau rhannu rhigymau a chaneuon yn ein Hybiau a'n llyfrgelloedd – a chasglwch eich tystysgrif Amser Rhigwm Mawr Cymru arbennig! (1/3)

Wow! Manchester Libraries gave out an amazing 15,000 #Bookstart packs last year! 🎉 That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife. Find out more 👇 https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ #BecauseOfYou #ACESupported

We had such a great time with @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social today 📚 Come with us behind the scenes at our virtual author workshop to hear about Maisie's exciting new book - and why representation is so important in children's books. #BookTrustRepresents

We're proud to be working with Kinship to provide support for kinship carers. Find out more about their upcoming roadshows, where we'll offer books & resources 👉 https://bit.ly/4qc70co Book your spot at our March workshop about using stories to discuss emotions & identity 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZAjfEu

We're so excited about this year's #Bookspark books! Here's Emma from our Books team to tell us about Choose Your Own Evolution by @juleshoward.bsky.social and @gordywright.bsky.social#Bookspark- one of 15 brilliant books included in the 2026 pack. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4r4FfmI

On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we're sharing this list of poignant books that can help young readers understand the events surrounding the Holocaust. Read the full list here: https://bit.ly/4qVrgAd

Turn your book club into a force for good 📚✨ We're calling on book clubs across the UK to host a book swap, themed dinner, or other bookish bonanza to raise money to get more children reading! Interested? Sign up for your free pack with everything you need to get started 🩷 bit.ly/4bO33qs

Did a book completely transform your life? A new BBC documentary is looking for stories about the life-changing power of books. If so, upload a video of you telling your story to the link below or email [email protected] explaining how the book impacted on you. we.tl/r-6yeldPIg2n

"Shared reading is a simple but effective way to calm a child’s mind and signal that it's time to fall asleep." Author-illustrator Iona Campbell explores the magic of dreams, and how shared reading can support a good night’s sleep. Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/3LRWZ5I

Perfect for sharing together 📚 It’s important to continue reading a wide range of books to and with children in KS1 as they learn to read themselves. Hold their interest with these stories, fact books, poetry, comic books and picture books, all with great illustrations. https://bit.ly/4jVVosm

"If you've been read to from an early age, you've been given an enormous invisible privilege" As part of the #ReadingRights campaign, Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social#ReadingRights#ChildrensLaureateisited a nursery in Liverpool to see why story-sharing interventions are so vital.

✋ Hands up if you: a) Cannot wait until the finale of #TheTraitors tonight b) Do NOT want The Traitors to be over Don't panic, because as 100% faithfuls we've put together a list of brilliant children's books perfect for Traitors fans... 👇 https://bit.ly/4a0ChKa

📢 Last chance to enter... Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow is running a poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books! Enter by 30 January - more details here👇 https://bit.ly/3Khwki9

We've been having a fantastic time at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Literacy and Oracy Conference! It's been great speaking to teachers about how our programmes can support their students. Our Director of Children's Books Lizzie spoke to delegates & now we're excited for Jennifer Killick's keynote...

The importance of social participation when #reading and its benefits in connection, shared feelings and wellbeing is highlighted by Lizzie Catford @booktrust.org.uk #ASCLLiteracy #NationalYearofReading

"Shared reading in the very early years is the most impactful way to build a lifelong love for reading." Our Director of Partnerships Julie Hayward shares the difference supporting families to get reading from the earliest days can make in this super article 👇 www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

If you're at #ASCLLiteracy and Oracy Conference today, please take some time to visit our fantastic exhibition during registration and the breaks: BookTrust Crick Software, National Literacy Trust#ASCLLiteracy The Day, and the Children's Bookshop.

“The fact that the effects of this decision will be felt by Wales’ most vulnerable children is heartbreaking."(Nicola Davies) Welsh government cease funding for @booktrust.org.uk Cymru. www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...

For #BigAdoptionDay, @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social#BigAdoptionDayshares five brilliant books with adopted characters. See his recommendations for books that explore identity and belonging in a sensitive way - and are filled with warmth and positivity. https://bit.ly/45QAk0s

What a wonderful longlist! Congratulations to all the nominated authors and editors 👏

We're excited to be at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Literacy and Oracy conference on Thursday! If you're coming, don't miss our Director of Children's Books Lizzie speaking about engaging reluctant readers through shared reading. 👋 And do come over to our stand to say hello! https://bit.ly/48okU5y

1/2 📣Teachers (UK): We have Wednesday 28th January all mapped out for you. MORNING At 11am join #BookTrustRepresents virtual Wkshop with super MG author @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social Register for free below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

"By using a fictional character and situation, important conversations can be had without forcing a child to put words to their own feelings until they are ready to do so." Author Sarah Ann Juckes explores how fiction provides a safe space to name and navigate emotions💙 https://bit.ly/4a2t584

Today is apparently #BlueMonday - we're not so sure about that, but what we do know is it's always important to talk to children about emotions. Explore our booklist for inspiration! https://bit.ly/4sKDI6S