We're wishing a VERY happy birthday to the marvellous former Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate , author, and illustrator extraordinaire chris riddell!

Did you know that he has chosen to donate 20p from every copy of Doodle A Day sold in the UK to BookTrust? Thank you Chris ❤️

Our #BookOfTheDay is the fantastic graphic novel edition of #StitchHead by Guy Bass and Pete Williamson 🇺🇦🕍!

This action-packed read is features illustrations to pore over, with emotional moments too...

booktrust.org.uk/book/s/stitch-…

We've got a #FridayFeeling , so it's competition time!

We're giving you the chance to win a set of Britta Teckentrup's utterly adorable Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog stories, which are perfect for sharing:

booktrust.org.uk/books-and-read…

⭐ Cover reveal! ⭐

We're thrilled to share the fab cover for A History of My Weird by Chloe Heuch, coming from @Fireflypress in July!

This super cover has been illustrated by Veronica Carratello and designed by Becka Moor.

Head over to BookTrust Cymru to see the Welsh cover!

We've got a really exciting opportunity for a Policy and Public Affairs Lead to join the BookTrust team!

Find out more about the role and how to apply here:

booktrust.org.uk/about-us/work-…

I did indeed have a fantastic time reading these. Children are so lucky to have such funny books written for them. Thank you for asking me to be a longlist judge, Scholastic UK #Lollies24

Our #BookOfTheDay is an inspiring and empowering story that is ideal for anyone needing a bit of a boost!

We love #StrongLikeMe from Kelechi Okafor and Michaela Dias-Hayes:

booktrust.org.uk/book/s/strong-… PuffinBooks

We know how vital funny books can be in getting children reading - and keeping them reading!

So Rachel from our Books team was delighted to be involved in longlisting for the #Lollies2024 Awards - she had a great time working through this pile!

Laugh Out Loud Book Awards Rachel Boden

'The right books about sports can help children explore a range of issues relevant for their lives.'

Here, Girl on the Fly author Nansubuga Isdahl explores how sports stories can help children to build vital life skills, from teamwork to resilience:

booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

Psst! You know that little star that say '17 May'?

That's when we'll be celebrating #Pyjamarama , but if that date doesn't work for you, no worries... you can join in the fun whenever you like!

So find out more and register to take part today 👇

booktrust.org.uk/support-us/pyj…

What a pleasure to talk about books and BookTrust’s campaigns and programmes with publishers. Love the buzzy vibe at #BCBF24 Bologna Children's Book Fair

Our #BookOfTheDay is a wacky tale that we think fans of Bunny vs Monkey will love!

#CactusKid : The Battle for Star Rock Mountain from Emmanuel Guerrero is bursting with vibrant comic-strip illustrations:

booktrust.org.uk/book/c/cactus-… Flying Eye B👀ks

It's #NationalSiblingsDay , but how can you prepare children to become a big brother or sister?

There are some lovely books that could help:

booktrust.org.uk/booklists/b/be…

Pic: Lucy Farfort

#EidMubarak to everyone celebrating!

We're giving you the chance to enjoy #TheBestEidEver by winning a copy of this beautiful book from sufiya ahmed #RosieRaja and worldofhazem.

It's a wonderful way to introduce children to #EidAlFitr traditions...

booktrust.org.uk/books-and-read…

It's #NationalSiblingsDay !

There's nothing quite like the relationship between brothers and sisters, so we've put together some lists of great books that explore the ups and downs...

Which books about siblings are your favourites?

booktrust.org.uk/booklists/s/si…

Pic: Rachel Bright

We love our books from BookTrust that we picked up from the library today. Our little girl loves story time! 📚🪱🩷

This is just brilliant. What a lovely opportunity to get creative! 🥳

Our #BookOfTheDay is a gorgeous picture book that celebrates Eid traditions, as Aisha enjoys her favourite festival!

It's #TheBestEidEver from sufiya ahmed #RosieRaja and @worldofhazem:

booktrust.org.uk/book/t/the-bes… Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK

Some of our Books team are at the Bologna Children's Book Fair this week!

We use selection panels to carefully curate the books we give to children and families and review hundreds of great reads every year, so it's exciting to find out what's coming up! #BCBF24 Bologna Children's Book Fair

BookTrust The recommendations will cover a range of interest areas and ages across primary and they're beautiful, inclusive selections too in a range of formats (poetry, comics, PBs, handbooks). The CHOICE available today is astonishing and it's only getting better.