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We're delighted to share our brand new guide to reading and wellbeing for primary schools, compiled with support from the great team at Place2Be. Discover the latest research, practical insights and top tips by downloading the free guide 👇 booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/pro…

We're delighted to share our brand new guide to reading and wellbeing for primary schools, compiled with support from the great team at <a href="/Place2Be/">Place2Be</a>.  

Discover the latest research, practical insights and top tips by downloading the free guide 👇

booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/pro…
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On #WorldAutismAwarenessDay and #InternationalChildrensBookDay, we love this story from mum Ruth about how books have been "invaluable" for her son 📚

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If you work with families who have received our #Bookstart Toddler or Pre-schooler packs, please encourage them to take our Family Survey! We want to hear their views to understand the difference our programmes are making, so please do share this link: online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/faeb…

If you work with families who have received our #Bookstart Toddler or Pre-schooler packs, please encourage them to take our Family Survey!

We want to hear their views to understand the difference our programmes are making, so please do share this link:

online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/faeb…
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Our #BookOfTheMonth - and the BookTrust #BookOfTheDay - is a thrilling read featuring characters from the Táin! #TheDoomsdayClub by Kevin Moran - The Doomsday Club out now! features monsters, humour, and an exploration of male friendship dynamics: booktrust.org.uk/book/t/the-doo… The O'Brien Press

Our #BookOfTheMonth - and the <a href="/Booktrust/">BookTrust</a> #BookOfTheDay - is a thrilling read featuring characters from the Táin!  

#TheDoomsdayClub by <a href="/kevtmoran/">Kevin Moran - The Doomsday Club out now!</a> features monsters, humour, and an exploration of male friendship dynamics:  

booktrust.org.uk/book/t/the-doo…
<a href="/OBrienPress/">The O'Brien Press</a>
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Our website's had a glow up! ✨ We've revamped booktrust.org.uk, making it easier to find the resources and support you need. We hope you love it, but we know there may be a few teething issues, so let us know if anything isn't quite right on [email protected].

Our website's had a glow up! ✨

We've revamped booktrust.org.uk, making it easier to find the resources and support you need.

We hope you love it, but we know there may be a few teething issues, so let us know if anything isn't quite right on queries@booktrust.org.uk.
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We hope you've had a lovely Easter weekend so far! Now, if you're looking for a brilliant book to enjoy, check out our round-up of our favourite baby, toddler, children and teen titles this month: booktrust.org.uk/book-recommend…

We hope you've had a lovely Easter weekend so far!

Now, if you're looking for a brilliant book to enjoy, check out our round-up of our favourite baby, toddler, children and teen titles this month:

booktrust.org.uk/book-recommend…
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On #EarthDay, our #BookOfTheDay is based on a poem by the much-loved and much-missed Professor Benjamin Zephaniah, with gorgeous illustrations from Melissa Castrillon. #LeaveTheTreesPlease is a visual feast, and lovely to read aloud: booktrust.org.uk/book-recommend… Magic Cat Publishing

On #EarthDay, our #BookOfTheDay is based on a poem by the much-loved and much-missed <a href="/BZephaniah/">Professor Benjamin Zephaniah</a>, with gorgeous illustrations from Melissa Castrillon. 

 #LeaveTheTreesPlease is a visual feast, and lovely to read aloud:  booktrust.org.uk/book-recommend…

<a href="/publishing_cat/">Magic Cat Publishing</a>
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Shared reading has lifelong benefits. But our research shows that children whose parents or carers like reading themselves are more likely to develop a love of reading. That's why it's so important we support families to share stories together: booktrust.org.uk/resources/find…

Shared reading has lifelong benefits. 

But our research shows that children whose parents or carers like reading themselves are more likely to develop a love of reading.

That's why it's so important we support families to share stories together:

booktrust.org.uk/resources/find…
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We're excited that this evening we'll be announcing for the winner of our #BookTrustStorytime Prize, voted for by librarians and families taking part in BookTrust Storytime! Which of the shortlisted books are you rooting for?

We're excited that this evening we'll be announcing for the winner of our #BookTrustStorytime Prize, voted for by librarians and families taking part in BookTrust Storytime!

Which of the shortlisted books are you rooting for?
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⭐ We're thrilled that Ten Little Ducklings by Lucy Rowland & Aki has been crowned the #BookTrustStorytime Prize winner! ⭐ This super book won over families & librarians with its rhythmic text, bold illustrations & interactive format: booktrust.org.uk/about-us/news-… Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK

⭐ We're thrilled that Ten Little Ducklings by <a href="/lucymayrowland/">Lucy Rowland</a> &amp; Aki has been crowned the #BookTrustStorytime Prize winner! ⭐

This super book won over families &amp; librarians with its rhythmic text, bold illustrations &amp; interactive format:

booktrust.org.uk/about-us/news-… <a href="/KidsBloomsbury/">Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK</a>
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We had an amazing visit with the brilliant Paddy Donnelly & families supported by The Fostering Network! Paddy read from his new book Badger Books & inspired everyone to create their own mini books. Thanks to Arts Council of Northern Ireland, everyone left with a signed copy! #LottoGoodCauses #ThanksToYou

We had an amazing visit with the brilliant <a href="/paddydonnelly/">Paddy Donnelly</a> &amp; families supported by <a href="/fosteringnet/">The Fostering Network</a>! Paddy read from his new book Badger Books &amp; inspired everyone to create their own mini books. Thanks to <a href="/ArtsCouncilNI/">Arts Council of Northern Ireland</a>, everyone left with a signed copy! #LottoGoodCauses #ThanksToYou
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Brilliant morning with kinship families meeting author illustrator Paddy Donnelly in partnership with BookTrustNI who taught us how to draw, make stories and read his new book. All the children were gifted a signed copy too! The National Lottery Community Fund Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Fostering Network

Brilliant morning with kinship families meeting author illustrator <a href="/paddydonnelly/">Paddy Donnelly</a> in partnership with <a href="/BookTrustNI/">BookTrustNI</a> who taught us how to draw, make stories and read his new book. All the children were gifted a signed copy too! <a href="/TNLComFund/">The National Lottery Community Fund</a> <a href="/ArtsCouncilNI/">Arts Council of Northern Ireland</a> <a href="/fosteringnet/">The Fostering Network</a>
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It's #MaternalMentalHealthWeek, but did you know that shared reading has benefits for both parents and children? Explore the research into how shared reading can support mental wellbeing, bonding and more 👇 booktrust.org.uk/resources/read…

It's #MaternalMentalHealthWeek, but did you know that shared reading has benefits for both parents and children?  Explore the research into how shared reading can support mental wellbeing, bonding and more 👇

booktrust.org.uk/resources/read…
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Our #BookOfTheMonth - and the BookTrust #BookOfTheDay - is a story that explores the overwhelming mix of emotions surrounding impending loss, grief & bereavement. #TheBearShapedHole by John Dougherty & Thomas Docherty is really important: booktrust.org.uk/book-recommend…

Our #BookOfTheMonth - and the <a href="/Booktrust/">BookTrust</a> 
#BookOfTheDay - is a story that explores the overwhelming mix of emotions surrounding impending loss, grief &amp; bereavement.  

#TheBearShapedHole by <a href="/WriterPoetJohn/">John Dougherty</a> &amp; Thomas Docherty is really important:

booktrust.org.uk/book-recommend…
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📢 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: booktrust.org.uk/resources/find…

📢 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:

booktrust.org.uk/resources/find…
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What an amazing 2 days with Andrew Whitson & Áine Ní Ghlinn visiting Irish-medium schools in Derry & Belfast. Áine brought Óstán na bhFeithidí to life with reading & song, while Andrew inspired creativity through drawing. Every child took home a signed copy! #sharingstories

What an amazing 2 days with <a href="/andrewwhitson92/">Andrew Whitson</a> &amp; Áine Ní Ghlinn visiting Irish-medium schools in Derry &amp; Belfast. Áine brought Óstán na bhFeithidí to life with reading &amp; song, while Andrew inspired creativity through drawing. Every child took home a signed copy! #sharingstories
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The BookTrustNI team were delighted to work with The Fostering Network recently to host a morning for families with the brilliant author-illustrator Paddy Donnelly. Helen from The Fostering Network said the children had "so much fun" creating stories, mini books and surprising animals! #FCF25

The <a href="/BookTrustNI/">BookTrustNI</a> team were delighted to work with <a href="/fosteringnet/">The Fostering Network</a> recently to host a morning for families with the brilliant author-illustrator <a href="/paddydonnelly/">Paddy Donnelly</a>.

Helen from <a href="/fosteringnet/">The Fostering Network</a> said the children had "so much fun" creating stories, mini books and surprising animals! #FCF25
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"The mission is urgent. Childhood is fleeting. But the mission is also achievable. And it is full of joy." We are proud to work with Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce on the #ReadingRights campaign. Will you join us? booktrust.org.uk/about-us/readi… Arts Council England #ACESupported

"The mission is urgent. Childhood is fleeting. But the mission is also achievable. And it is full of joy."

We are proud to work with Waterstones <a href="/UKLaureate/">Children's Laureate</a> <a href="/frankcottrell_b/">Frank Cottrell-Boyce</a> on the #ReadingRights campaign. 

Will you join us?

booktrust.org.uk/about-us/readi… <a href="/ace_national/">Arts Council England</a> #ACESupported