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    The Power of Graphic Novels

    15 December 2025

    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…

    • Graphic Novels
    • Reading inspiration
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    Get Ready for the 2026 Carnegies!

    11 November 2025

    Nominations have been announced for the 2026 Carnegies, the UK’s longest-running and most-loved children’s book awards.

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  • Remembrance Day Blog

    Books to Read this Remembrance Day

    10 November 2025

    Discover our brilliant, thought-provoking list of books hand-picked to get children reading for Remembrance Day.

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    • Remembrance Day
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    Get pupils reading with our Monthly Book Box

    30 October 2025

    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!

    • Book Packs
    • Books for 3-6 years
    • Books for 7 - 11 years
    • Middle Grade books
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    Top Picks For Halloween: YA Edition

    28 October 2025

    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.

    • Book Recommendations
    • Books for 11-14 years
    • Books for teens
    • Fiction
    • Mysteries and Thrillers
  • The Good Schools Guide

    Find Out More About The Good Schools Guide

    1 October 2025

    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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  • Phil Earle Letter Blog

    Graphic Novels: A Letter by Phil Earle

    29 September 2025

    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.

    • Author Q&A
    • Graphic Novels
    • Historical Fiction
    • Middle Grade books
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    Our Top Picks for Black History Month

    25 September 2025

    This Black History Month, dive into our top fiction and non-fiction picks that celebrate Black voices, stories and imagination.

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    • Books for 3-6 years
    • Books for 7-11
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    Greek Myths: Reclaiming the Narrative

    24 September 2025

    “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…

    • Adventure books
    • Author Q&A
    • Books for 9-10 Years
    • Fairy Tales, Folk Tales and Myths
    • Fantasy books
    • Myths and Legends
    • Short Stories
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    Settle Into Autumn With Cosy Crime

    24 September 2025

    Discover our top picks for cosy crime, perfect for young readers who love solving mysteries!

    • Book Recommendations
    • Books for 9+ readers
    • Books for teens
    • Fiction
    • Non-Fiction
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    Our Favourite Picture Books for Autumn

    22 September 2025

    As the summer draws to a close, explore our top picks for the upcoming autumn, including some great Halloween reads!

    • Book Recommendations
    • Books for 3-6 years
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    The Serious Business of Funny Books

    18 September 2025

    “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

    • Adventure books
    • Author Q&A
    • Books for 7-10 years
    • Funny books
  • Real Reviews from Real Kids

    Real Reviews from Real Kids

    10 September 2025

    Not sure what you should read next? Students from JESS Dubai School share their thoughts on their recent reads.

    • Back to school
    • Book Recommendations
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  • A love letter to the online book community with author Lucy Powrie

    A Love Letter to the Online Book Community with author Lucy Powrie

    27 August 2025

    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…

    • Book Club Teen
    • Books for teens
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    Books to Help Cope With Grief

    15 August 2025

    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.

    • Book Recommendations
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    • Graphic Novels
    • grief
    • Middle Grade books
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    Books for Back-to-School

    15 August 2025

    Check out our top picks, perfect for helping your child feel prepared and excited about starting the new school year.

    • Book Recommendations
    • Books for 3-6 years
    • Books for 7-11
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    Keep Children Reading All Summer Long!

    12 August 2025

    Fresh reads for a summer of fun.

    • Book Recommendations
    • Books for 3-6 years
    • Books for 7-11
    • Books for teens
    • Fiction
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    • Reading inspiration
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    Series Fiction to Avoid the Summer Slide!

    10 August 2025

    Explore our selection of fun and exciting series fiction that are perfect for keeping young minds active and entertained all summer long.

    • Book Packs
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    • Books for teens
    • Early Years
    • Middle Grade books
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  • Pass Your 11+

    Building Confidence at Home with 11+ Practice Books: A Parent’s Guide

    7 August 2025

    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.

    • Books for 9-11 years
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    • Pass Your 11+
    • Primary
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  • Beth is Dead

    Beth is Dead – Read the First Chapter

    6 August 2025

    Think you know Little Women? Think again.

    • Book Recommendations
    • Books for teens
    • Scholastic Children's Books
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    Celebrate International Friendship Day!

    30 July 2025

    To celebrate International Friendship Day on the 30th July, we’ve picked out our best reads about kindness!

    • Book Recommendations
    • Picture Books
    • Scholastic Children's Books
    • What's new
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    Let’s Get Ready for Gemma Atkinson and Lisa Hunt’s latest picture book!

    10 July 2025

    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.

    • Book Recommendations
    • Books for 3-6 years
    • Picture Books
    • Scholastic Children's Books
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