We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age.https://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mlanehhfnn22🥳 Amazing news alert... We're thrilled to unveil the #Bookbuzz Primary 2026 books! Picked by our selection panel, including teachers and other experts, these 16 books cover a range of formats, genres and themes to make sure there's something for everyone! 📚 07 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlanehhfnn22https://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3ml75xwoar22o💡 "This was such a lovely opportunity to have that audience, knowing that I'm reaching out to young minds and hopefully inspiring them to think big, to imagine, to dream." We hosted our latest #BookTrustRepresents virtual author workshop with the brilliant @ihussainwriter.bsky.social today!06 May 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml75xwoar22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3ml6tji42ah2pWe're announcing our #Bookbuzz Primary books tomorrow and we cannot WAIT for you to discover them! We have comedy. We have action. We have spooky stories and fabulous fantasy. We have dyslexia-friendly, accessible, and stretch reads. We have graphic novels and non-fiction. And more! Stay tuned 👀06 May 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6tji42ah2phttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3ml6mbhmdf22kWe're having a really inspiring, energising day at the @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social From Evidence to Action conference today! 💫06 May 2026 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6mbhmdf22khttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3ml3mgiikwi2v📢 The #Bookbuzz Secondary books are here! Carefully selected by an expert panel of teachers and school librarians, they cover a range of genres, formats and reading levels to make sure there's something for everyone. We're so excited for students to discover these top titles!05 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3mgiikwi2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkx7nypfe524We know that children need support to learn how to choose books that are right for them. So our new #Bookbuzz Primary puts choice at the centre, with resources that help teachers to easily run sessions to develop these skills. Find out more about Bookbuzz Primary: https://bit.ly/4wmfCRY03 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkx7nypfe524https://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkuk7wmaiq24It's never too early to start reading with a baby... Research shows that early shared reading has so many benefits - some right here and now, and some that can last a lifetime. Find out how #Bookstart Baby packs help families to share books and stories: https://bit.ly/4ejk2Cs #BabyDay02 May 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuk7wmaiq24https://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mks34z23cj23Every month, we review dozens of books for children and teenagers. Here are our top picks for the month of May! See the full list and read our reviews📚 https://bit.ly/487zIVT01 May 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks34z23cj23https://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkq4adb3yh2vStory Explorers is our evidence informed programme for early years children in adoptive, foster and kinship families. Explore our 2024–25 evaluation report and find out how #StoryExplorers helps strengthen reading habits and relationships. https://bit.ly/4ufbYHr30 Apr 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq4adb3yh2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkpkvyrrhv2w"The right books help her understand her previous life a little bit more." Listen to how kinship carers Debbie and Francis - who helped to shape our short film #StoriesThatConnectUs - use books to support Dora to understand her life journey. Read their full story 💙 https://bit.ly/42899w130 Apr 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpkvyrrhv2whttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mknpeyh7zn27What an achievement 🙌 We're so, so grateful to Helen, Francesco and Chris - three inspiring runners who took on this year's #LondonMarathon to raise funds for BookTrust! Could it be you in 2027? You have until 4pm on Friday 1st May to enter the official ballot 🤞 29 Apr 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknpeyh7zn27https://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mknlsufec52nWe're so excited that The Jellyfish Jiggle was crowned our #BookTrustStorytime Prize winner yesterday! 🪼 It's not too late to get involved - head this way to find fun videos and activities for The Jellyfish Jiggle and the four other shortlisted books too: https://bit.ly/4cLpP2F29 Apr 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknlsufec52nhttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkmu77n77s2hWe are so excited about this! [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmu77n77s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkmttonw7k2h"There's so much going on mentally and neurologically when you read to your child. It's such a powerful tool for bonding and emotional stability." 🔈 Did you hear our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4's Front Row last night?29 Apr 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmttonw7k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkl65v7jut2kThe Jellyfish Jiggle was crowned the #BookTrustStorytime Prize winner today and illustrator Nicola Slater has a message for you! We're just disappointed that we didn't get to see her dance routine...28 Apr 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl65v7jut2khttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkkxhix3rv2lThe Jellyfish Jiggle has won the #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2026! 🪼 Author Caryl Hart is here with a very special message for YOU and all the children, families, and librarians who voted and took part in BookTrust Storytime this year ✨28 Apr 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkxhix3rv2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkkqno6jyl2nNow The Jellyfish Jiggle has been crowned our #BookTrustStorytime Prize winner, we'd like to say a huge thank you to all the librarians, early years practitioners and families who took part this year. We've loved seeing how you've been sharing the BookTrust Storytime books and reading together!28 Apr 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkqno6jyl2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkkl74qb3r24📢 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: https://bit.ly/4u44p6y28 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkl74qb3r24https://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkjz63uszg2xWe'll be unveiling the winner of the #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2026 later today! ✨ Our shortlist features: ⭐ Five Enormous Dinosaurs ⭐ Suki Cat Astronaut ⭐ Superwolf ⭐ The Jellyfish Jiggle ⭐ Tiger, It's Snowing But which book has been voted for by libraries and families? Stay tuned to find out 👀 28 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkjz63uszg2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/booktrust.org.uk/post/3mkipg7qupw2l📣 Teachers! Make sure to submit your pupils' questions for our virtual author workshop with @ihussainwriter.bsky.social Haven't signed up yet? Register here: https://bit.ly/4mXa9wy #BookTrustRepresents27 Apr 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:b6ky53rpfpczqka63w7j62om/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkipg7qupw2l