A colourful illustration of a smiling family. The woman is holding up a book to the little girl. Dark blue text on a light background says Reading supports her emotionally, her physical and mental wellbeing, and her understanding of why she is with us.

We spoke with Kinship carers Debbie and Francis to hear how they use books to support their niece, Dora, to understand her life journey.

They're one of the families that helped to shape our recent #StoriesThatConnectUs animation.

Listen to their story 💙 https://bit.ly/4dtmCW6

As #SocialWorkWeek kicks off, don't miss our film #StoriesThatConnectUs - which highlights the difference that shared reading can make to families in contact with the social care system.

Find out more about how BookTrust can support you here: https://bit.ly/3Ni02VN

We've been having lots of conversations at #NAVSH today about the power of shared reading for children in care.

It's something we heard about from Eddie and his foster dad, Luke, who helped to shape our recent short film #StoriesThatConnectUs.

Read their full story 📚

https://bit.ly/4rWTPxq

An illustration of a woman and child cuddling inside a book. Dark blue text on a yellow background says stories that connect us - the power of shared reading for children in foster care, kinship care and adoption.

It's #WorldBookDay, but did you know that reading can make a particular difference to children in kinship care, foster care and adoption?

Find out how in our new film #StoriesThatConnectUs, which features the words of real families.

Watch now: https://bit.ly/3MKWKtY

Lemn Sissay sits in front of a large microphone in a recording studio, smiling at the camera.

The wonderful Lemn Sissay provided the voice over for #StoriesThatConnectUs, our new short film based on real conversations with children in adoption, foster care or kinship care.

Watch now to hear about the difference shared reading can make 💙

https://bit.ly/4aUypts

A new year is here! 🎉

Let’s carry forward the stories we've heard and the voices we've been trusted with. Here’s to listening, sharing, and making space for each other in 2026.

#EveryStoryMatters #VeteransVoices #StoriesThatConnectUs #NewYear2026

As the year ends, we're reflecting on the connections built through stories. Thanks to our veterans for sharing their experiences and to all supporters who believe their voices matter.

#EveryStoryMatters #WarStoriesSociety #VeteransVoices #StoriesThatConnectUs #SeasonOfReflection

In #Somalia, Vince Fowler received a simple poem from a boy. No politics, just humanity. This season, let’s remember both those serving, & civilians affected by conflict.

🎥 Watch Vince's 2 min poem: warstoriessociety.com/exhibit/stor...
#StoriesThatConnectUs #SeasonOfReflection #CanadianVeterans

When we think of veterans, we often picture the elderly. But today’s veterans can be in their 30s & 40s, navigating life, families, and careers. Their diverse stories deserve to be heard!

#MythBusting #ModernVeterans #VeteransVoices #EveryStoryMatters #StoriesThatConnectUs

Help us share the powerful stories from our Veterans’ Writing Workshops! Your support on #GivingTuesday can bring the next anthology to life:

• $85 for a chapter
• $8,500 for the whole book

Donate: warstoriessociety.com/donate

#StoriesThatConnectUs #VeteransVoices #WarStoriesSociety

Men’s health includes mental health. Fitness includes rest. Leadership includes vulnerability. When we open up, we lift each other up.

On #InternationalMensDay, we remind everyone that men’s health includes mental health. 💪❤️

#MensHealth #MentalFitness #StoriesThatConnectUs

On #WorldKindnessDay, remember that even small acts can have a lasting impact. Kindness is not weakness; it’s courage and connection. Let’s celebrate strength through compassion today and every day! 💖

#VeteransVoices #StoriesThatConnectUs #EveryStoryMatters #WarStoriesSociety

LAST CHANCE!! Join us for a free live lesson TOMORROW for World Day for Cultural Diversity 2025.

Here's what some of the young people who attended today had to say...

📅 Book your class in now: impact.lyfta.com/live-lessons

#CulturalDiversity #LyftaLive #StoriesThatConnectUs

On this International Mother's Day, we celebrate the mothers who pass on the gift of stories.

Happy Mother’s Day. 🌷

#MothersDay #ReadTogether #StoriesThatConnectUs #10yearsoftclp