BookTrust's c.e.o Diana Gerald explains the challenges of finding books that appeal to children of every background. Read more
Candy Gourlay will explore how books can be both mirrors and windows to the world in her new role as BookTrust’s writer in residence.... Read more
The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Raúf (Hachette Children's Group) and The Colours of History by Clive Gifford, illustrated by... Read more
BookTrust will this June ask children across the UK to wear pyjamas for the day to raise money to help families with reading. Read more
Reading charity BookTrust is launching a £5,000 book prize to celebrate titles published for babies and children aged 0-5. Read more
BookTrust has hired Caroline Hill-Trevor as head of book selection and purchasing. Read more
BookTrust is hoping to raise more than £116,700 to buy books for 11,500 children via its 2018 Christmas appeal. Read more
BookTrust and its current writer-in-residence, Nicola Davies, are launching a poetry competition for primary schools. Read more
Nadia Shireen’s The Bumblebear (Puffin) is now available in braille via ClearVision’s library scheme thanks to a partnership with BookTrust.... Read more
Two debuts have made it on to the 2019 Blue Peter Book Awards' Best Story shortlist. Read more
