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Five fantastic female villains 13/05/2024
Author Amy Sparkes chooses five of the best female villains in children's books.
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Five favourite children’s books with a sprinkle of magic 12/05/2024
Author Radhika Sanghani recommends five brilliant stories with just a hint of magic
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We get millions of children reading by supporting families to start sharing stories and books together from the earliest possible age.
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Bookstart gifts free books to children at key ages before school to help families read together every day and inspire children to develop a love of books and reading.
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Letterbox Club
Helping vulnerable children discover a love of reading
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BookTrust Represents
Promoting authors and illustrators of colour
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BookTrust Storytime
BookTrust Storytime is an exciting new library experience for families
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Our latest news
BookTrust Storytime Prize winner announced!
BookTrust announce the Storytime Prize winner 2024
Our Writer in Residence
Keep up with Rashmi
Every six months, BookTrust appoints a new Writer or Illustrator in Residence to give us their own unique perspective on the world of children's books. Rashmi Sirdeshpande is our current Writer in Residence.