Launched in 1980, we review hundreds of new children’s books each year and publish articles on every aspect of writing for children. Explore new issues and our 40 year archive for free on our website www.booksforkeeps.co.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/booksforkeeps.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/booksforkeeps.bsky.social/post/3mu7jadifay23NEW Book of the Week SCAREDY CAT by Alex Falase-Koya and Ken Wilson-Max @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social "A reassuring story where everyone gains confidence in their own time...ideal for sharing." says Jill Bennett #KidLitUK https://booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/scaredy-cat/29 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:6g2uiott7gvdcbtt63zz6gey/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7jadifay23https://bsky.app/profile/booksforkeeps.bsky.social/post/3mu2wqvohhc2oCongratulations to Josh Silver. Our review by Tanja Jennings #KidLitUK https://booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/traumaland/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Aug 2026 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:6g2uiott7gvdcbtt63zz6gey/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2wqvohhc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/booksforkeeps.bsky.social/post/3mtqgefkjid2aPippa Dunn impresses with her debut, THE SIGN OF THE RAVEN, an intricate and well-structured fantasy novel mixing other-world Victorian London with time-shifting dream scenes. It's our NEW Book of the Week. #KidLitUK @dkbooks.bsky.social https://booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/the-sign-of-the-raven/23 Aug 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:6g2uiott7gvdcbtt63zz6gey/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqgefkjid2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/booksforkeeps.bsky.social/post/3mtlfgkpz4r2tWith over 2.5 million books sold, the YOU CHOOSE series is a publishing phenomenon and beloved of small children everywhere. NEW in your sunny Books for Keeps, creators Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt chat about the series and their inspiration. #KidLitUK bit.ly/4xht09W21 Aug 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:6g2uiott7gvdcbtt63zz6gey/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlfgkpz4r2thttps://bsky.app/profile/booksforkeeps.bsky.social/post/3mtlahju3zf2sNew interview! Author Fidan Meikle talks to Michelle Pauli about her new book, MY NAME IS ZAYN, which takes up the heartrending story told in her award-winning debut, MY NAME IS SAMIM. @florisbooks.bsky.social #KidLitUK bit.ly/4qvDLTp21 Aug 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:6g2uiott7gvdcbtt63zz6gey/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlahju3zf2s