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The Power of Graphic Novels
Jon Biddle, English Lead at Moorlands Primary Academy in Norfolk shares how graphic novels are opening doors for young readers who might otherwise shy away from books, offering fast-paced plots, expressive illustrations…
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Get Ready for the 2026 Carnegies!
Nominations have been announced for the 2026 Carnegies, the UK’s longest-running and most-loved children’s book awards.
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Books to Read this Remembrance Day
Discover our brilliant, thought-provoking list of books hand-picked to get children reading for Remembrance Day.
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Get pupils reading with our Monthly Book Box
Each month, we handpick a selection of newly published contemporary books to keep your shelves fresh and inspiring. Discover some of the amazing books in this month’s box!
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Top Picks For Halloween: YA Edition
With Halloween almost upon us, discover our top picks for young adults, including gripping thrillers and page-turning mysteries that will keep readers hooked from start to finish.
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Find Out More About The Good Schools Guide
We are teaming up with an organisation that knows very well the importance of fostering a love of reading in children, The Good Schools Guide.
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Graphic Novels: A Letter by Phil Earle
Discover why graphic novels mean so much to Phil Earle, author of When The Sky Falls, and how they inspired his own love of reading.
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Our Top Picks for Black History Month
This Black History Month, dive into our top fiction and non-fiction picks that celebrate Black voices, stories and imagination.
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Greek Myths: Reclaiming the Narrative
“Retelling these world-famous tales, but with a more feminist and egalitarian perspective, and in my own voice, which was reflective of my own values and much of society today, was just as important as reflecting on the…
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Settle Into Autumn With Cosy Crime
Discover our top picks for cosy crime, perfect for young readers who love solving mysteries!
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Our Favourite Picture Books for Autumn
As the summer draws to a close, explore our top picks for the upcoming autumn, including some great Halloween reads!
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The Serious Business of Funny Books
“Funny books have the power to hook young readers, particularly reluctant readers, because of the joy they bring.” – Swapna Haddow, author of The Terrible Trio: The (Not So) Superheroes
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Real Reviews from Real Kids
Not sure what you should read next? Students from JESS Dubai School share their thoughts on their recent reads.
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A Love Letter to the Online Book Community with author Lucy Powrie
Hi, I’m Lucy and I’m an author – but before I was an author, I was LucyTheReader: a book blogger, BookTuber and award-winning bookish content creator. With my Bookish Historian hat on, I thought I’d take you through my…
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Books to Help Cope With Grief
To mark National Grief Awareness Day (30th August), we’ve put together a list of children’s books that help young readers explore loss, grief and remembrance.
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Books for Back-to-School
Check out our top picks, perfect for helping your child feel prepared and excited about starting the new school year.
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Series Fiction to Avoid the Summer Slide!
Explore our selection of fun and exciting series fiction that are perfect for keeping young minds active and entertained all summer long.
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Building Confidence at Home with 11+ Practice Books: A Parent’s Guide
Hear from Alima Rahman, a full-time 11+ English tutor and founder of Bright Minds Club – 11+ Tuition, as she talks about how parents can help build confidence in their child at home with the Scholastic Pass Your 11+ range.
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Celebrate International Friendship Day!
To celebrate International Friendship Day on the 30th July, we’ve picked out our best reads about kindness!
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Let’s Get Ready for Gemma Atkinson and Lisa Hunt’s latest picture book!
Gemma Atkinsons newest picture book, Let’s Get Ready, is a practical, humorous guide to getting school ready. Featuring some nifty hints and tips to help brushing teeth, getting dressed, washing hands and much more.
