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📢 NEWS: We're thrilled to share that the winner of the #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2026 is The Jellyfish Jiggle by Caryl Hart & Nicola Slater!
It was voted for by librarians and families who enjoyed whirling and wiggling in BookTrust Storytime sessions this year 🪼
Learn more:
✨ #Pyjamarama is back! ✨
Join the celebrations by spending the day in your PJs on 12 June - or whenever works for you - and raising money to help give every child access to a story at bedtime.
Sign up today and we'll send you everything you need 👇
How do you bring the magic of stories to life? ✨
To celebrate the #NationalYearOfReading2026, we're inviting our early years partners to share how they help families get reading!
Post your photos & videos using #ShareYourStoryNYR, tag us & we'll highlight our faves on our socials across the year 📚
We're delighted to announce that Radha Chakraborty has been appointed BookTrust's Chair!
Radha has a wealth of experience that supports our strategy and will take up the role in March.
Thanks to our outgoing Chair John Coughlan for his hard work and support!
Read more 👇
"Young children are positively bursting with things to say about books"
Recent studies from @OpenUniversity@mastodonapp.uk highlight the powerful benefits of sociable reading experiences for young readers.
Explore the research 👇
📅 We have a really exciting webinar coming up for primary schools!
We'll be exploring how social reading experiences in Key Stage 2 can reignite children’s motivation and joy for books.
Hear from experts and teachers, get practical insights and more - book your spot here 👇
“#Bookbuzz Secondary means we can get a free book into our students’ hands, and most importantly, they’ve chosen it for themselves."
We spoke to librarian Rachel - and labradoodle Perdi - to find out how Bookbuzz Secondary creates excitement around books in her school 👇
📢 Calling virtual schools, teachers, and practitioners supporting children and families in contact with the social care system!
We have a fantastic webinar lined up for you with Dr Lisa Cherry, exploring how shared reading can help children to feel safe, seen and connected 👇
#Bookbuzz Secondary gives Year 7 & 8 students the chance to choose a book to take home and keep.
Yes, really... to keep! 📚
Find out more here:
📢 NEWS: We're thrilled to announce that the brilliant Tom Percival is our brand new #WriterInResidence!
Over the next six months, Tom will be exploring the link between reading and wellbeing.
Find out more 👇
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://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/impact-report/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=impact-report-2026&utm_content=mastodon-post-100226
