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Calling all secondary schools! Get your Year 7 and 8 excited about reading for pleasure. With a list of 16 fantastic titles to choose from, every student will find something they love whatever their interest or ability. 📚 Discover the book selection:

Calling all secondary schools! Get your Year 7 and 8 excited about reading for pleasure. With a list of 16 fantastic titles to choose from, every student will find something they love whatever their interest or ability. 📚 Discover the book selection:

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This #GivingTuesday, share a gift that's remembered forever. Donate today and you could help a child start their lifelong reading journey ❤️

This #GivingTuesday, share a gift that's remembered forever. Donate today and you could help a child start their lifelong reading journey ❤️

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We are delighted to share the books which have been longlisted for the #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2025! It's about finding the best book for sharing with 0-5s... and now we're giving you the chance to win the complete longlist for your setting! 👇

We are delighted to share the books which have been longlisted for the #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2025! It's about finding the best book for sharing with 0-5s... and now we're giving you the chance to win the complete longlist for your setting! 👇

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Today is #WinnieThePoohDay to mark the birthday of author A. A. Milne! We'd love to hear if you're a fan of the Pooh stories... which character is your favourite?

Today is #WinnieThePoohDay to mark the birthday of author A. A. Milne! We'd love to hear if you're a fan of the Pooh stories... which character is your favourite?

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Calling all secondary schools! Get your Year 7 and 8 excited about reading for pleasure. With a list of 16 fantastic titles to choose from, every student will find something they love whatever their interest or ability. 📚 Discover the book selection:

Calling all secondary schools! Get your Year 7 and 8 excited about reading for pleasure. With a list of 16 fantastic titles to choose from, every student will find something they love whatever their interest or ability. 📚 Discover the book selection:

1,150,944 views • 2 years ago

⭐ We're delighted to announce that Frank Cottrell-Boyce is the Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2024-2026! ⭐ Watch the full video to find out about Frank's plans for the role & his new #ReadingRights campaign: Arts Council England, North Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce

⭐ We're delighted to announce that Frank Cottrell-Boyce is the Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2024-2026! ⭐ Watch the full video to find out about Frank's plans for the role & his new #ReadingRights campaign: Arts Council England, North Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce

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Our wonderful Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce told us how shared reading can have particular benefits for children from vulnerable family backgrounds.

Our wonderful Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce told us how shared reading can have particular benefits for children from vulnerable family backgrounds.

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"This isn't something that's just nice or lovely. It's something fundamental to becoming a human being." Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce shares why reading is a right for every child. #ReadingRights

"This isn't something that's just nice or lovely. It's something fundamental to becoming a human being." Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce shares why reading is a right for every child. #ReadingRights

24,268 views • 1 year ago

Schools! Don't forget that we have a super, free, virtual event coming up with Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce! It's happening on 21 November and we know it's going to be brilliant, so book your spot here 👇

Schools! Don't forget that we have a super, free, virtual event coming up with Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce! It's happening on 21 November and we know it's going to be brilliant, so book your spot here 👇

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One year ago today, Frank Cottrell-Boyce became our Waterstones Children's Laureate! Since then, he hasn't stopped fighting passionately for all children to experience the transformative benefits of reading. Find out more about the #ReadingRights campaign:

One year ago today, Frank Cottrell-Boyce became our Waterstones Children's Laureate! Since then, he hasn't stopped fighting passionately for all children to experience the transformative benefits of reading. Find out more about the #ReadingRights campaign:

10,467 views • 1 year ago

We're delighted to share the news that our #Bookstart Baby programme will be reinstated in Northern Ireland! We're so excited to bring the magic of early shared reading to children and families in every community in Northern Ireland. BookTrustNI

We're delighted to share the news that our #Bookstart Baby programme will be reinstated in Northern Ireland! We're so excited to bring the magic of early shared reading to children and families in every community in Northern Ireland. BookTrustNI

14,431 views • 2 years ago

It's #MichaelRosenDay today - are you joining in the celebrations? Over on our Storyteller Hub, Michael has lots of fantastic tips for sharing stories, perfect for our early years partners:

It's #MichaelRosenDay today - are you joining in the celebrations? Over on our Storyteller Hub, Michael has lots of fantastic tips for sharing stories, perfect for our early years partners:

10,282 views • 1 year ago

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