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New Gruffalo picture book revealed
Friday, February 6, 2026
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have revealed that a new Gruffalo picture book, Gruffalo Granny, will be published on 10 September '26. After months of speculation following the announcement of a new Gruffalo book in April 2025, the title has been revealed as...
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Stories to sooth little ones at bedtime
Growing Readers
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Sharing stories is a perfect way to wind down after a busy day - but what if your child still doesn't want to go to sleep? Bedtime for Little Diggers is a gentle, soothing story that is perfect for reminding little ones that everyone needs their rest - even busy little diggers!</strong...
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National Year of Reading Roundup
Monday, January 26, 2026
This year's National Year of Reading has begun with government backing for for books and school libraries, author and storytelling events around the country, and a fresh look at how to encourage reading for pleasure among children and teenagers. Each month Readi...
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Encouraging resilience through stories
Growing Readers
Monday, January 26, 2026
The Home That Love Built, a story about friendship and community, can inspire discussions about resilience and trying again when things go wrong.
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2026 Information Book Award shortlist announced
Book Awards
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The School Library Association (SLA) has revealed the shortlist for the 2026 Information Book Award (IBA), celebrating inspiring UK-published information books for young people, up to age 16. The winners of the IBA and the Children's Choice accolades will be ann...
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2026 Branford Boase Award longlist announced
Book Awards
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The longlist for the 2026 Branford Boase Award has been announced. As well as recognising new writers for children and young people, the Branford Boase Award honours the editor of the winning book, highlighting the importance of the editor in nurturing new talent. This...
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Poetry By Heart extended to KS1 and EYFS
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Poetry By Heart, the popular poetry speaking competition, has launched new materials for four to seven-year-olds to support the very youngest school pupils in discovering the joy of poetry and speaking it aloud. A new ti...
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Nominations open for School Librarian and Primary School Library of the year
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Nominations are now open for the Peter Usborne Primary School Library of the Year Award and the Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award, now in its 21st year. School library staff curate diverse book collections, recommend titles, help build independent le...
