Find out this years Carnegie Medal winners plus the Shadowers’ Choice Award, chosen by the Shadowers.

We’ve rounded up a selection of fun, action-packed graphic novels that make reading feel like an adventure.

To celebrate Refugee Week (16th – 22nd June 2025), we’ve put together a list of heartfelt children’s books that explore themes of displacement, belonging, hope, and identity.

Hear from Mr Levick, a phonics specialist in secondary school and former primary English subject lead, about the challenges of teaching phonics beyond KS1 and how Striders phonics readers can help.

Join Jake Hope, Awards Executive for the Carnegies, on a journey through time as he explores the evolution of the awards, reflecting on past winners and the impact on children’s literature.

We spoke to author Katy Birchall about her new book, Hot Young Royals.

Explore some of our favourite LGBTQ+ stories this Pride month with a selection that embraces all voices and stories!

We spoke to Carnegie judges Kevin Sheehan and Nicole Wilson to learn about their experiences as judges, and get insights into the selection process, their favourite moments and how they decide to shortlist a book.

Loved Squid Squad? Here are more wildly fun reads to keep the laughter going!

Explore fantastic manga picks that are perfect for curious, creative young readers.

We spoke to blind broadcaster, content creator and disability activist, Lucy Edwards, about her new book, Ella Jones vs the Sun Stealer.

With half-term officially here, keep children occupied with these fun and exciting activity and adventure books!

We spoke to author, Katy Birchall, about royals in pop culture and how the obsession and mystery surrounding royalty inspired her brand-new YA book, Hot Young Royals.

Specialist Dyslexia teacher assessor, Jo Rees, explains how teachers can support students with dyslexia in the classroom using the Scholastic Annotation Edition GCSE English Set Texts.

In honour of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with members of the TYA Next Chapter Book Club about Cloud Nine, and found out why realistic depictions of young people with cancer are so important…

Hop into the holiday spirit with books perfect for Easter!

This blog provides you with useful tips on how to make the most of your shadowing experience, engage with the shortlisted books, and encourage meaningful discussions.

Explore a selection of books that offer a comforting escape from the pressures of exam season, providing relaxation and inspiration through imaginative stories or colouring pages.

These winners of the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2024 are guaranteed to make children giggle!

In preparation for the exciting movie release next month, we’ve picked out our favourite Minecraft books for you to get ready for the movie!

Leah Johnson’s brand new book Bree Boyd is a Legend is all about embracing yourself and your power! To celebrate, we’ve picked out some similar reads all about finding your own power!

Celebrate the magic of reading with stories to make you laugh, love, and get lost in adventure.

To celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th March, we’ve picked out our best reads about empowering women!

Time to bring some literacy-themed fun into your classroom!

We’ve picked our top books that make great stories for children to read with their grandparents!

Miss Mabel from Reading Roots explains how to choose the right books for early reading success

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with our selection of empowering stories about courage and authenticity.

Get creative this World Book Day with these fun costume ideas!

Fall in love with reading this February as we pick out some of our favourite heartwarming reads.

Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! In preparation for the Dog Man movie this February, we’ve picked out our favourite Dog Man products for you to get ready for the movie!

Discover our range of YA Dystopian books to get ready for Sunrise on the Reaping!

We spoke to author Polly Crosby about her new book, The Vulpine.

Snuggle up with these cosy stories and chase away the January blues!

Discover a range of exciting new books this month, full of amazing adventures and thrilling tales to kick off 2025 in style.