For this year's Teachers' Reading Challenge we have asked educators to give us their recommendations, broadly on a theme of 'diverse realities'.
This time the theme is challenging feelings- books that explore loneliness, anxiety, anger, sadness and other difficult feelings in a nuanced way and… read more
The debut authors and/or illustrators’ booklist features an exciting array of new voices in publishing, spanning genres from humorous children's stories to gripping adult thrillers. These fresh perspectives bring unique and compelling narratives to readers, making them a vital addition to the… read more
Publishing just ahead of the Paralympics, this empowering non-fiction guide from two time gold-medal-winning Paralympian and Strictly Come Dancing star Jonnie Peacock will help young people find their happiness, chase their dreams and be unstoppable.
Whether it's sport, art, maths or just… read more
Tova Friedman was just five years old when she and her mother were sent to a Nazi labour camp. She turned six in Auschwitz. At twelve she was on her way to America, ready to start a new life and tell her tale of survival.
From the destruction of the Jewish ghetto in central Poland, where she… read more
Summer is a time for adventures and immersive experiences, so we have created a booklist perfect for readers looking to escape into captivating stories. These sixteen books offer a variety of escapes, from adventurous expeditions and magical journeys to heartwarming romances and engaging puzzles,… read more
For this year's Teachers' Reading Challenge we have asked educators to give us their recommendations, broadly on a theme of 'diverse realities'.
Karen Tulloch is a Primary English Advisor and these are her recommendations on the theme of 'Ways of Seeing and Being'- that is, books that feature… read more
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The world’s bestselling teenage spy takes on a new and daring mission.
When his best friend Tom is abducted, Alex Rider is given an ultimatum by Nightshade – a sinister cult of assassins with a score to settle. But what twisted evil are they planning, and how is it connected to a… read more
A stunning timeslip tale about a boy who finds himself trapped in a well-known mining incident that happened many years before! This story of family, community and hope by debut author Karon Alderman is perfect for fans of Skellig and The Wild Way Home.
Download the "teaching… read more
2024, Cambridge, England
Billy’s got problems. A Levels, a mum who checked out of parenting a while ago, and then… there’s what Billy’s done to Cass, her person. Some secrets are too toxic to keep, but there’s no way Billy can let this one loose.
1974, Famagusta, Cyprus
Anna’s a good… read more
When twelve-year-old Estie is expelled from school, she's sent to stay with her aunt in Scotland over the summer. Even though nobody, not even her mum, asked to hear her side of the story.
Estie's determined to keep her barriers up and stick to herself until the holidays are over. But when she… read more
Use this toolkit to find key messaging and suggested social media posts to join in World Book Night online. read more