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January 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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March 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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"BookTrust has found that children are 40% more likely to enjoy reading if their parents or carers do"
July 26, 2026 at 8:23 AM
"BookTrust has found that children are 40% more likely to enjoy reading if their parents or carers do"
My book REEK is in the BookTrust Great Books Guide, yaaaay!!! 🥳🥳🥳. Alongside some brilliant company, too – check it out!
👉 alastairc.com/blog/2025100...
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social @booktrust.org.uk #KidLitUk #Reek
👉 alastairc.com/blog/2025100...
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social @booktrust.org.uk #KidLitUk #Reek
REEK is a BookTrust Great Book!
REEK by Alastair Chisholm has been included in the BookTrust Great Book Guide 2025
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October 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
My book REEK is in the BookTrust Great Books Guide, yaaaay!!! 🥳🥳🥳. Alongside some brilliant company, too – check it out!
👉 alastairc.com/blog/2025100...
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social @booktrust.org.uk #KidLitUk #Reek
👉 alastairc.com/blog/2025100...
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social @booktrust.org.uk #KidLitUk #Reek
Welcome @booktrust.bsky.social - good to see you here!
BookTrust (@booktrust.bsky.social)
We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age.
booktrust.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Welcome @booktrust.bsky.social - good to see you here!
No matter what’s changing for a child, the comfort of a good book is timeless.
A £10 donation to our #MagicOfBooks appeal will give a child in need a gift they’ll enjoy now and long after the festive season.
Donate here - and thank you ✨👇
donate.booktrust.org.uk/xmas3?utm_so...
A £10 donation to our #MagicOfBooks appeal will give a child in need a gift they’ll enjoy now and long after the festive season.
Donate here - and thank you ✨👇
donate.booktrust.org.uk/xmas3?utm_so...
November 15, 2024 at 7:26 AM
No matter what’s changing for a child, the comfort of a good book is timeless.
A £10 donation to our #MagicOfBooks appeal will give a child in need a gift they’ll enjoy now and long after the festive season.
Donate here - and thank you ✨👇
donate.booktrust.org.uk/xmas3?utm_so...
A £10 donation to our #MagicOfBooks appeal will give a child in need a gift they’ll enjoy now and long after the festive season.
Donate here - and thank you ✨👇
donate.booktrust.org.uk/xmas3?utm_so...
I'm delighted Running My Own Race is included in the Booktrust's Great Books Guide 2026-2027, a 100 books Booktrust thinks are great – and so will children.
Get more info from @booktrust.org.uk
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#booktrust
#greatbookguide
#BookRecommendation
#runningmyownracebook
Get more info from @booktrust.org.uk
share.google/Z7rSkFSw5WG9...
#booktrust
#greatbookguide
#BookRecommendation
#runningmyownracebook
October 5, 2026 at 8:33 AM
I'm delighted Running My Own Race is included in the Booktrust's Great Books Guide 2026-2027, a 100 books Booktrust thinks are great – and so will children.
Get more info from @booktrust.org.uk
share.google/Z7rSkFSw5WG9...
#booktrust
#greatbookguide
#BookRecommendation
#runningmyownracebook
Get more info from @booktrust.org.uk
share.google/Z7rSkFSw5WG9...
#booktrust
#greatbookguide
#BookRecommendation
#runningmyownracebook
History's Most Epic Fails is @booktrust.org.uk book of the day. Big up non fiction November. Scorpion season fully in session.
Proper stoked
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Proper stoked
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November 2025 = @booktrust
See Instagram 'November 2025' highlights from BookTrust (@booktrust)
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November 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
History's Most Epic Fails is @booktrust.org.uk book of the day. Big up non fiction November. Scorpion season fully in session.
Proper stoked
www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2...
Proper stoked
www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2...
Queen Camilla appeared delighted to welcome Peter Rabbit to her London home.
The character was at Clarence House to mark the 100th anniversary of the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, BookTrust, of which Her Majesty is patron.” Rebecca
The character was at Clarence House to mark the 100th anniversary of the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, BookTrust, of which Her Majesty is patron.” Rebecca
October 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Queen Camilla appeared delighted to welcome Peter Rabbit to her London home.
The character was at Clarence House to mark the 100th anniversary of the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, BookTrust, of which Her Majesty is patron.” Rebecca
The character was at Clarence House to mark the 100th anniversary of the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, BookTrust, of which Her Majesty is patron.” Rebecca
£22.78 to go to hit my fundraising target for BookTrust and a long run to do this morning. Can I get there before I get back? 🤔
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
#kidlituk
Helen in Wonderland's London Marathon for BookTrust
Help Helen Tamblyn-Saville raise money to support BookTrust
www.justgiving.com
March 1, 2026 at 8:40 AM
£22.78 to go to hit my fundraising target for BookTrust and a long run to do this morning. Can I get there before I get back? 🤔
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
#kidlituk
As it’s Nonfiction November, I’m resharing some posts I wrote for BookTrust back when I was Writer in Residence, starting with this piece on how factual books can be a powerful form of storytelling that can grip young readers.
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea... #KidLitUK
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea... #KidLitUK
How non-fiction is a powerful form of storytelling that can grip child readers
BookTrust Writer in Residence Rashmi Sirdeshpande explains why non-fiction is so crucial to share with children.
www.booktrust.org.uk
November 22, 2024 at 8:12 AM
As it’s Nonfiction November, I’m resharing some posts I wrote for BookTrust back when I was Writer in Residence, starting with this piece on how factual books can be a powerful form of storytelling that can grip young readers.
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea... #KidLitUK
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea... #KidLitUK
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.
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.
October 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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.
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.
There's also the chance to win a signed set of the Skandar books by A. F. Steadman in my prize draw! Chances to win are pretty good atm and proceeds go to @booktrust. You could also win a signed copy of Nate Yu's Blast from the Past by Maisie Chan!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/booktrust-...
#kidlituk
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/booktrust-...
#kidlituk
BookTrust Fundraiser: WIN a set of SIGNED Skandar!
Support BookTrust and you could win a paperback set of the Skandar books, signed by author A.F Steadman.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
April 14, 2026 at 7:22 PM
There's also the chance to win a signed set of the Skandar books by A. F. Steadman in my prize draw! Chances to win are pretty good atm and proceeds go to @booktrust. You could also win a signed copy of Nate Yu's Blast from the Past by Maisie Chan!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/booktrust-...
#kidlituk
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/booktrust-...
#kidlituk
Booktrust: "shared reading in the early years creates opportunities for joint attention and emotional closeness between a child and their parent or carer."
July 26, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Booktrust: "shared reading in the early years creates opportunities for joint attention and emotional closeness between a child and their parent or carer."
We are having an incredible time at the #LondonMarathon today cheering on the incredible Helen and Francesco, who are raising money for BookTrust!
It is so inspiring knowing that there are people like Helen and Francesco, training and fundraising to support families to share stories together ❤️
It is so inspiring knowing that there are people like Helen and Francesco, training and fundraising to support families to share stories together ❤️
April 26, 2026 at 12:38 PM
We are having an incredible time at the #LondonMarathon today cheering on the incredible Helen and Francesco, who are raising money for BookTrust!
It is so inspiring knowing that there are people like Helen and Francesco, training and fundraising to support families to share stories together ❤️
It is so inspiring knowing that there are people like Helen and Francesco, training and fundraising to support families to share stories together ❤️
What a wonderful initiative! Buy any children's book from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social this month, and as part of their #ReadItForward campaign, they will donate 10% of every sale to the children's reading charities @booktrust.org.uk & @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social!
uk.bookshop.org/contributors...
uk.bookshop.org/contributors...
February 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What a wonderful initiative! Buy any children's book from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social this month, and as part of their #ReadItForward campaign, they will donate 10% of every sale to the children's reading charities @booktrust.org.uk & @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social!
uk.bookshop.org/contributors...
uk.bookshop.org/contributors...
If you're a teacher, librarian, parent or carer looking for activities for your kids, here's a lesson-long virtual school visit I did with @booktrust.bsky.social about reading & writing. It covers all my books from Varjak Paw to Tyger, and is free for all to watch!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWHw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWHw...
BookTrust Represents Virtual Author Event with SF Said
YouTube video by BookTrust
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December 18, 2024 at 10:35 PM
If you're a teacher, librarian, parent or carer looking for activities for your kids, here's a lesson-long virtual school visit I did with @booktrust.bsky.social about reading & writing. It covers all my books from Varjak Paw to Tyger, and is free for all to watch!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWHw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWHw...
This year's #LibrariesWeek theme is #LibrariesChangeLives - and we're so proud to support libraries to do just that with #BookTrustStorytime.
Thank you to all the brilliant librarians who support families to get reading together day in, day out.
@cilip.bsky.social
Thank you to all the brilliant librarians who support families to get reading together day in, day out.
@cilip.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 7:42 AM
This year's #LibrariesWeek theme is #LibrariesChangeLives - and we're so proud to support libraries to do just that with #BookTrustStorytime.
Thank you to all the brilliant librarians who support families to get reading together day in, day out.
@cilip.bsky.social
Thank you to all the brilliant librarians who support families to get reading together day in, day out.
@cilip.bsky.social
Once again @booktrust.org.uk, a UK charity which gifts books to disadvantaged children, is running its Christmas donation drive. I’ve been a BookTrust supporter for many years; please consider making a donation to this excellent cause 📚💖
www.booktrust.org.uk
www.booktrust.org.uk
Visit BookTrust
BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading. We are the UK's largest children's reading charity. Each year we reach 3.4 million…
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November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Once again @booktrust.org.uk, a UK charity which gifts books to disadvantaged children, is running its Christmas donation drive. I’ve been a BookTrust supporter for many years; please consider making a donation to this excellent cause 📚💖
www.booktrust.org.uk
www.booktrust.org.uk
The wonderful @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social has been a BRILLIANT writer in residence for @booktrust.org.uk - if you haven't done so already, you should go and read all her pieces! Here's a handy link:
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
March 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The wonderful @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social has been a BRILLIANT writer in residence for @booktrust.org.uk - if you haven't done so already, you should go and read all her pieces! Here's a handy link:
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
✨ Our #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2026 longlist is here! ✨
The BookTrust Storytime Prize - part of our BookTrust Storytime programme with libraries - celebrates reads that are great for sharing with 0–5s.
Enter to win all 23 longlisted books 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
The BookTrust Storytime Prize - part of our BookTrust Storytime programme with libraries - celebrates reads that are great for sharing with 0–5s.
Enter to win all 23 longlisted books 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
May 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
✨ Our #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2026 longlist is here! ✨
The BookTrust Storytime Prize - part of our BookTrust Storytime programme with libraries - celebrates reads that are great for sharing with 0–5s.
Enter to win all 23 longlisted books 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
The BookTrust Storytime Prize - part of our BookTrust Storytime programme with libraries - celebrates reads that are great for sharing with 0–5s.
Enter to win all 23 longlisted books 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
In light of the findings in the CLPE Reflecting Realities report, in 2025 I’m going to be starting regular free Ask Me Anything Zoom sessions for UK children’s writers of colour and BookTrust will host the first in March to help reach more writers! 📚
December 9, 2024 at 2:41 PM
In light of the findings in the CLPE Reflecting Realities report, in 2025 I’m going to be starting regular free Ask Me Anything Zoom sessions for UK children’s writers of colour and BookTrust will host the first in March to help reach more writers! 📚
Just getting ready to head out for today's long run as part of my London Marathon fundraising for BookTrust.
Setting a stretch goal of £2500, which really does make a difference, helping to get books to children and so much more.
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
Thank you ❤️
#kidlituk
Setting a stretch goal of £2500, which really does make a difference, helping to get books to children and so much more.
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
Thank you ❤️
#kidlituk
Helen in Wonderland's London Marathon for BookTrust
Help Helen Tamblyn-Saville raise money to support BookTrust
www.justgiving.com
March 22, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Just getting ready to head out for today's long run as part of my London Marathon fundraising for BookTrust.
Setting a stretch goal of £2500, which really does make a difference, helping to get books to children and so much more.
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
Thank you ❤️
#kidlituk
Setting a stretch goal of £2500, which really does make a difference, helping to get books to children and so much more.
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
Thank you ❤️
#kidlituk
Just getting myself ready for today's two hour run before opening the shop! Daring to believe that I can hit a stretch goal of £2500 for BookTrust as I run the London Marathon. I'm currently on £2080 because you are all amazing!
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
#kidlituk
Helen in Wonderland's London Marathon for BookTrust
Help Helen Tamblyn-Saville raise money to support BookTrust
www.justgiving.com
March 14, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Just getting myself ready for today's two hour run before opening the shop! Daring to believe that I can hit a stretch goal of £2500 for BookTrust as I run the London Marathon. I'm currently on £2080 because you are all amazing!
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
#kidlituk
The smallest member of the household is reading to raise money for BookTrust this December. Can you help?
www.justgiving.com/page/una-mcc...
www.justgiving.com/page/una-mcc...
V's December fundraiser for BookTrust
Help Una McCormack raise money to support BookTrust
www.justgiving.com
December 1, 2023 at 7:27 AM
The smallest member of the household is reading to raise money for BookTrust this December. Can you help?
www.justgiving.com/page/una-mcc...
www.justgiving.com/page/una-mcc...