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Reading Rights campaign: “It’s crucial to empower parents to be part of this”
Find out what happened when Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce visited a school in Liverpool to see how they're supporting families to share books and stories.
How baby books engage children with additional sensory needs
Find out why author Sharon King-Chai believes sharing board books can be really special for babies.
BookTrust Storytime fun led by mums in Blackpool
Find out how our programmes are helping our partners in Blackpool build parents’ storytelling confidence and get their communities enjoying stories together.
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All the Nonsense in my Teeth: The tantrum-free guide to getting little ones to brush their teeth
If you've ever tried to convince a child to brush their teeth, you'll know it's rarely easy! All the Nonsense in my Teeth author Mike Henson shares the useful tips that have made bedtime battles a thing of the past in his family.
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Why author Julia Seal loves jellyfish
Author Julia Seal was inspired to write and illustrate Bloom, her new picture book, by learning all about the beautiful jellyfish that live in our oceans - and what we can do to make sure they get a happy ending, just like in Julia's book.
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'I am white-passing': Why this author wants to help children look beyond the surface and celebrate every aspect of their heritage
In her new book Me, in the Middle, author Annette Demetriou draws on her personal experiences of having dual heritage, and sometimes struggling to find a place in the world. Here she tells us her story…
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8 books chosen by author Anna Ciddor about what it was really like to be a Roman
Acclaimed author Anna Ciddor shares eight of her favourite books about the Romans
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7 tip-top tea parties in children’s fiction
Andy Sagar’s new book Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup follows a pair of tea witches who live in a magical, walking teashop. So who better to list some of the best tea parties in literature?
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9 picture books that actually reflect the diversity of family life
More than half of children in the UK are brought up outside the nuclear family, so we really do need more picture books to show the lived experience of many. Author Lucy Reynolds celebrates some of the very best...
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What to Read After... We're Going on a Bear Hunt
We're going on a bear hunt... we're going to catch a BIG one! If your child loved reading Michael Rosen's classic picture book, here's our pick of the best books to dive into next...
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Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You author Dr Camilla Pang shares what it's like to grow up with ASD
Dr Camilla Pang, author of Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You: A Scientific Guide to Growing Up, shares her experience of ASD as well as handy tips for parents.
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Books about war for older readers, picked by Michael Rosen
War is a complex and difficult topic to know how to talk about with children. BookTrust Writer in Residence Michael Rosen shares books for older readers which might spark discussion and encourage empathy for those affected by conflict.
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6 super feminist reads for International Women's Day
What better way to celebrate International Women's Day than by reading all about amazing women and girls? You're Not the Boss of Me! author Catherine Wilkins has picked out some of her favourites.
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