Introducing Bookbuzz

Join over 1,200 secondary schools who use Bookbuzz each year to develop a reading for pleasure culture, right from transition.

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"Bookbuzz really does help create that 'buzz' about reading.

"From the moment we tell students that they will get to choose their own book to keep, excitement fills the air." – Head of English

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Research studies show the impact that reading regularly and by choice has on driving improvements in students' language and literacy development and progress across the curriculum, as well as their mental wellbeing and self-esteem.

This curated programme of books and resources for Years 7 and 8 has been specially developed by BookTrust to support you in getting young people excited about reading.

Bookbuzz gives students the chance to choose and keep a book they'll love from 16 fantastic titles, newly selected each year by our expert panel of librarians and teachers.

You'll receive all the tools you need to successfully deliver the programme in engaging sessions that scaffold students' choices and allow them ownership of what they read – an important factor in independent reading.

Increase reading motivation with expert-selected and inclusive titles
Engage students with supporting resources, including fun author videos
Offer choice and autonomy in a structured programme that's easy to deliver

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Hear how Bookbuzz has made a difference to students in this Nottingham school:

How does Bookbuzz work?

Bookbuzz costs just £3.55 per student. Purchase the programme and you'll receive:

The Bookbuzz launch pack
This includes all the physical resources you'll need to deliver Bookbuzz including two FREE copies of each book (32 copies in total), bookmarks and posters to create eye-catching displays, and a supportive programme guide.
Access to our new and refreshed Bookbuzz Coordinator Zone
Featuring a wide range of digital and printable resources to get students engaged.
Includes the popular Bookbuzz author video – watch a taster here
One Bookbuzz book for every student
From non-fiction reads for curious minds to fast-paced page turners, there's something for everyone, whatever their interest or reading level.

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Early Bird offer

With our early bird offer, if you sign up for Bookbuzz by 16 May and pay by 27 June, you'll also receive a bonus pack of books for your library worth £75!