A photo of a woman in a library looking at a tablet, plus the BookTrust logo and words: "Story Sharer Week - have your say in our survey"
📢 Calling all of our Early Years partners delivering #Bookstart or #BookTrustStorytime!
Did you get involved in #StorySharerWeek? If so, we want to know what you loved and what could be better to help us shape next year's celebration 🥳
Take our survey here 👇
https://bit.ly/4rdZ3F2
A quote from mum Gemma: "Reading together has just been some of our favourite moments as a three". Plus photos of Gemma and her husband reading with their baby daughter
We were thrilled to announce our new #Bookstart Baby book, Four Happy Bunnies starring Peter Rabbit, as part of #StorySharerWeek.
But how does Bookstart Baby help families start reading from the earliest moments?
Mum Gemma got in touch to let us know:
https://bit.ly/4nbuo8h #ACESupported
96% of our early years partners said BookTrust's work in supporting children and families to start reading or to read more is impactful
It's #StorySharerWeek! We're always learning from our Early Years partners about how they use our programmes with families - and how our books and resources support their work.
Discover the results from the latest BookTrust Partner Survey here:
https://bit.ly/4omXKkU
The words "Reading Rights: The Early Years ecosystem" above a hive-style design displaying the different early years services covering Best Start In Life (antenatal to 5 years old); Nurseries and Schools (3-5 years old); and Vulnerable Children (antenatal to 7 years old). Plus the URL booktrust.org.uk/readingrights and logos for Waterstones Children's Laureate, Arts Council England, and BookTrust
We celebrated #StorySharerWeek this week - and it was a welcome reminder of what we can achieve when we work together across sectors.
Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares our vision for a City of Stories:
https://bit.ly/494JSY3
A photo of a woman holding a Bookstart Storyteller pack reading "Bring stories to life" plus the words: "Thank you for being part of Story Sharer Week 2025"
Thank you so much for being part of #StorySharerWeek with us! ✨
It's been fantastic celebrating our incredible network of Early Years partners, who are making a difference to families every day.
Thank you for joining us - and for everything you do all year round!
BookTrust Story Sharer of the Year 2025 winner Angela McCabe holding her trophy - a blue heart-shaped award
✨ As #StorySharerWeek closes, we're delighted to announce that Angela from Beechmount Sure Start in Belfast is our #StorySharerOfTheYear!
The prize honours an exceptional early years partner who goes above and beyond to support families with reading:
https://bit.ly/4qfgAMu
Images of resources in our Partner Resource Guide
#StorySharerWeek is all about celebrating our wonderful partners, who do so much to get families reading together in the early years.
But did you know we have lots of online support to help you in your work?
Discover our Partner Resource Guide here:
https://bit.ly/4n8DF0X
A photo of a woman handing over a Bookstart Pre-schooler pack to a smiling man, plus the Bookstart logo and words: "How you can bring the magic to Bookstart gifting"
In #StorySharerWeek, we're celebrating our fantastic Early Years partners - we know what a difference you make each time you gift a #Bookstart pack 💫
Here are top tips to help you make the most of that gifting moment and inspire families to get reading:
https://bit.ly/47469mj
The front cover of our new research briefing plus the words: "How shared reading in the early years can build key life skills - read now!" And the BookTrust logo
📢 NEW: As part of #StorySharerWeek, we're publishing our evidence-informed guide into the way shared reading can help to build key life skills!
The guide includes research and case studies plus practical tools to help you build this into your work:
https://bit.ly/4n2jEsA
Our Bookstart Baby pack including a guide for parents, a cat finger puppet, and Peter Rabbit: Four Happy Bunnies. Plus the words: "Discover our new Bookstart Baby book"
We unveiled our brand new #Bookstart Baby book today!
Starring Peter Rabbit, Four Happy Bunnies is the first book we've ever created exclusively for Bookstart Baby - and here's why it's ideal for families 👇
https://bit.ly/4o1UfAH
#StorySharerWeek #ACESupported @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Her Majesty The Queen holding a copy of Four Happy Bunnies while standing next to Peter Rabbit wearing a BookTrust sash
⭐ NEW: Our brand new #Bookstart Baby book is here! ⭐
Her Majesty the Queen launched a new Peter Rabbit story, Four Happy Bunnies, alongside Peter himself at a special celebration yesterday.
Find out more:
https://bit.ly/3WFGDPq #StorySharerWeek @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Her Majesty The Queen cuts a BookTrust 100th anniversary cake, watched on by Peter Rabbit wearing a BookTrust sash
Her Majesty The Queen cuts a BookTrust 100th anniversary cake, watched on by Peter Rabbit wearing a BookTrust sash, Sir Michael Morpurgo, and BookTrust Co-CEO Diana Gerald
Her Majesty The Queen speaks with BookTrust Co-CEO's Diana Gerald and Annie Crombie and BookTrust Director of Partnerships Julie Hayward
Her Majesty The Queen speaks with Sir Michael Morpurgo as Frank Cottrell-Boyce watches on
We were honoured today to join our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, to celebrate 100 years of BookTrust at Clarence House.
During #StorySharerWeek, it was a joyful moment to mark our centenary and look forward to a future in which every child experiences the benefits of reading.
A photo of a woman sitting cross-legged on the floor holding up the book Are You A Monster and smiling, plus a quote from David Beer, Library Customer Advisor: "We had several families that kept on attending and spreading the word, bringing more people and more children in"
This #StorySharerWeek, we're sharing how Nottingham Libraries have used #BookTrustStorytime to engage families.
Here, librarians Hannah and David explain how the programme has helped them to connect with their community and spark a love of reading in families 👇
https://bit.ly/47l2VMt
We have such a #StorySharerWeek treat for you today!
The super Sophy Henn is reading us her book Jump About With Ted, included in the #Bookstart Storyteller backpack.
Plus, Marian from @mydoncaster.bsky.social Central Family Hub is sharing her brilliant story time tips:
https://bit.ly/3Jaj6mH
A photo of a woman reading a picture book to children as they all sit around a table plus a quote from Martina Hannon, health visitor: "It creates that magic for both the parent and the child"
For #StorySharerWeek, we've been learning how the team at Glenbrook Surestart in Belfast use #Bookstart Toddler packs.
Here's how they create a sense of magic and excitement about sharing stories, making the most of the gifting moment to inspire families:
https://bit.ly/3KMANt1
We welcome @thetimes.com's call to #GetBritainReading.
It’s never too early to start reading w/ children but our research shows only 42% of 0-7s get a bedtime story.
This #StorySharerWeek we're thanking our early years partners, who support families to overcome barriers to reading.
bit.ly/4omhLZ8
A photo of a woman sharing a book with a child plus the words: "Story Sharer Week - Join our webinar. How shared reading in the early years can help build key life skills. 2pm - Thursday 16 October."
📢 Happening this week!
For #StorySharerWeek, we're hosting a webinar for Early Years practitioners on Thursday, exploring how shared reading can help build key life skills.
Join us for the latest research, insights from best practice, and tools you can use in your work:
https://bit.ly/4gtIqjI
Happy #StorySharerWeek! Follow @booktrust.org.uk for lots of brilliant ideas to share your love of reading!
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"Honestly, you are magicians."
It's #StorySharerWeek, our annual celebration of our Early Years partners - and who better to kick things off than Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social?
Stay tuned for tips and tricks, research, and some very exciting news...
A photo of a woman handing a book to a child holding a Bookstart pack plus the words: "Story Sharer Week - 13-17 October"
⭐ Don't forget that #StorySharerWeek is coming next week!
We are so excited about everything we have lined up for you, so stay tuned for top tips, exciting announcements, and lots more... 👀
A photo of a woman handing a book to a child holding a Bookstart pack plus the words: "Story Sharer Week - 13-17 October"
⭐ Don't forget that #StorySharerWeek is coming next week!
We are so excited about everything we have lined up for you, so stay tuned for top tips, exciting announcements, and lots more... 👀
A photo of a woman sharing a book with a child plus the words: "Story Sharer Week - Join our webinar. How shared reading in the early years can help build key life skills. 2pm - Thursday 16 October."
#StorySharerWeek is coming, and we're so excited about the webinar we have lined up for you!
We'll be exploring research and case studies to discover how shared reading can help to build key life skills.
Book your free spot here 👇
https://bit.ly/4gtIqjI
A photo of a woman handing a book to a girl holding a BookTrust pack, plus the BookTrust logo and words: "Story Sharer Week - 13-17 October"
#StorySharerWeek is coming soon!
We'll be celebrating our wonderful Early Years partners, who deliver programmes like #Bookstart Baby, Bookstart Toddler and Pre-Schooler, and #BookTrustStorytime.
Save the date now, as we'll be bringing you top tips, resources, and some very exciting news... 👀
A photo of a woman sharing a book with a child plus the words: "Story Sharer Week - Join our webinar. How shared reading in the early years can help build key life skills. 2pm - Thursday 16 October."
📆 #StorySharerWeek is coming, and we have a great webinar lined up for you!
We'll be exploring how early shared reading can play a vital role in building key skills like attention, emotional understanding, flexible thinking and self-control.
Sign up 👇
https://bit.ly/4gtIqjI
A photo of a woman sharing a book with a child plus the words: "Story Sharer Week - Join our webinar. How shared reading in the early years can help build key life skills. 2pm - Thursday 16 October."
📆 #StorySharerWeek is coming, and we have a great webinar lined up for you!
We'll be exploring how early shared reading can play a vital role in building key skills like attention, emotional understanding, flexible thinking and self-control.
Sign up 👇
https://bit.ly/4gtIqjI
