All of our Little Gems first chapter books come with a free activity sheet to keep the fun going! Download a colouring sheet for reading #TheRunawayTortoise by @hollywebb.bsky.social with your little ones at the bottom of this page: collins.co.uk/products/978...
@louise-eccles.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social @letterssounds.bsky.social
And the next gruesome instalment of @dansmithauthor.bsky.social's #TheNightHouseFiles series is out 7th May 2026. Learn about it from the author at youtu.be/nU1o_k0hs3w.
#JenniferKillick's Barrington Stoke debut #SoulFeeder publishes 6 June 2026 🐍
“If we want our children to love reading, we have to let them choose for themselves” #JenniferKillick in this great piece in @thetimes.com on the popularity of #horror among young readers, featuring @dansmithauthor.bsky.social's terrifying series #TheNightHouseFiles: bit.ly/4tYbLsa
Teachers and school librarians! Nominations are still open for The Barrington Stoke Reader of the Year Award. Open to UK pupils in Year 7 and 8, the award will recognise young people who have overcome challenge to discover the joy of reading. Learn more: bit.ly/3OAsVNg @sla.org.uk
Reading lets you Go All In on your passions. Into nature? 🌿 Soak up the birdsong with #KatyaBalen, swim with whales with @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social and care for the creatures of Gull Haven Island with @gill-lewis.bsky.social! barringtonstoke.org.uk #NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn
New on the blog: Examining boys' friendships through fiction.
We've put together a booklist of recommended reading that highlights the hijinks, hilarity and occasional heartbreak that comes with having a best mate.
Read here: bit.ly/3OhdlpY
Calling all reviewers! #SoulFeeder by #JenniferKillick and #BensGargoyle by #KeithGray are now available to request on @netgalley.bsky.social. Prepare to be scared!
🐍 Soul Feeder: www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
🪨 Ben's Gargoyle: www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
Are your young readers excited about space adventure in the wake of Artemis II's historic mission? Why not check out #SurvivalInSpace, @writerdavidlong.bsky.social's gripping retelling of the astonishing Apollo 13 mission, or dive into #Lunar, Chris Bradford's thrilling outer-space survival story 🌕
Today's Read to the Beat! recommendation is a book that never fails to move a class.
Birdsong, written by Katya Balen and illustrated by Richard Johnson, is really special. Published by @barringtonstoke.bsky.social, it's a triumph. Not a word is wasted. It's lyrical, empathetic and heartbreaking.
The reviews are in for #BIGWORDS, Luke Palmer's compelling tale of misadventure, resentment and reconciliation. Thank you @lovereading4kids.bsky.social, @irishtimes.com, Nathaniel Lessore and @kateheap.bsky.social. Out now!
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Wishing the very happiest of book birthdays to @writerdavidlong.bsky.social & Stefano Tambellini for brilliant, accessible, nonfiction read What it was like in Ancient Benin 🎂
Out now for 9+ readers from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
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Ava thinks that Albert, her 45-year-old tortoise, is the most boring pet ever. But when Albert escapes, Ava realises just how much she loves him. Will she be able to track her pet down and bring him home? Gentle animal story from worldwide bestseller @hollywebb.bsky.social. bit.ly/4cjWD2e
Under the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa. Yet as European influence began to grow, so did the challenges that faced the Benin kingdom. Explore the ancient Kingdom of Benin with @writerdavidlong.bsky.social. bit.ly/4tnwmFZ
When Tia and Nat learn about a seabird that’s in danger, can they find a way to help, and will it allow them to rediscover the magic of the real world all around them in their island home? Uplifting conservation tale from @gill-lewis.bsky.social. bit.ly/3Oj0fbA
We have three amazing books publishing today from @gill-lewis.bsky.social, Irina Avgustinovich, @writerdavidlong.bsky.social, Stefano Tambellini, @hollywebb.bsky.social and Ocean Hughes! Learn more about all three in the thread below 👇
#EmpathyDayFestival 4 -11 June JUMP into someone else’s story with a FREE week-long Festival offering education settings, bookshops, libraries, community groups and families worldwide fun and inspiring activities to build real life empathy through stories. bit.ly/4cj7jx8 @empathylabuk.bsky.social
Out now for 9+ readers, Keeping Possession by @eveainsworth.bsky.social, illustrated by Luna Valentine, is a fabulous short read about friendship issues and the Beautiful Game ⚽️
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#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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We are delighted that #ThePianoAtTheStation by #HelenRutter has been featured in @readingagency.bsky.social's #SummerReadingChallenge 2026 booklist! Browse the books and find out more: bit.ly/4sqP7aV #ReadToTheBeat
It's the Easter holidays! What better time to check out our Reading for Pleasure resources. From colouring sheets to creative writing tasks, you're sure to find something to entertain your young readers during the break. collins.co.uk/collections/...
“In this timely, thought-provoking and highly relevant novella, Sally Nicholls explores the experience of one teenager who has suffered the downside of sharenting ... It’s a brilliant read, with a highly authentic teen voice from an author at the top of her game.” Publisher Ailsa Bathgate
"Many children have an active social media presence from infancy, thanks to parental influencers. I started off wanting to write about how embarrassing that would be ... but I quickly realised the reality for most influencer children is much darker than that." @sallynicholls.bsky.social
We are so delighted to announce DANGEROUS INFLUENCE by @sallynicholls.bsky.social!
A compulsive YA novel exploring the consequences of ‘sharenting’ and social media intrusion on the life of a teenage daughter of a mummy influencer. Out Sep '26.
Read more: www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...
A poster showing the six shortlisted books for the 2026 UKLA Book Awards. Books are: - After - Dungeon Runners - Birdie - Reek - Evie and Maryam's Family Tree - Dragonborn
A poster showing all the shortlisted title for each category of the 2026 UKLA Book Awards.
Exciting news – REEK has been shortlisted for the #UKLA Book awards 2026, woohoo! 🎉🎉🎉. Good luck to all the amazing shortlistees!
Read more: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
@uklitassociation.bsky.social #Reek @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @caltsoudas.bsky.social
#KidLitUk
A clip from the Books For Topics National Year Of Reading "100 books for children to read" list, showing the Dyslexia-friendly section, which includes the books Reek (by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by George Caltsoudas) and Blitzers (by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Francesca Ficorilli)
It's #NationalYearofReading2026, and #BooksForTopics have put together a checklist of 100 books for kids – with both #Reek and #Blitzers on the dyslexia-friendly list, woohoo! 🎉
The full awesome list 👉 www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/to...
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social #KidLitYa #GoAllIn2026
Honoured but terrified to receive a proof copy of Jennifer Killick’s next chiller:
Demon Hunters: Soul Feeder
with illustrations by Marina Vidal
Jennifer’s books guarantee relentless panic!
Released 4th June
Thank you @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
If you're into it, read into it. Go All In.
Into football? You're not really into it, until you read into it.
Visit www.goallin.org.uk to discover more about the National Year of Reading 2026 – the UK-wide campaign designed to help more people rediscover the joys of reading. #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026
It’s #WorldPuppetryDay! Liz Flanagan is here to introduce #WhenIWasAWolf – a poignant tale of creativity, emotion and nature which sees Jasmine find solace at a unique art club. Publishing July 2026. #puppetry
Author #TomPalmer is on location in #Cornwall to introduce #IfTheInvaderComes! youtu.be/OvEPlmJOVZw
