Blog Book Clubs

Starting a new school doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking or scary experience for your child. Our top Book Club picks for school transitions are perfect for helping ease those first-day worries and showing your child that…

Read on to find out our favourite children’s fiction with an empathetic view on mental health issues, or discover our top non-fiction picks for guidance on mental health.

Learn all about influential women of history with our top picks for International Women’s Day!

Looking for the perfect romantic read this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with our top swoony YA recommendations, guaranteed to make your heart flutter.

With the release of the brand-new Percy Jackson series on Disney+, Greek mythology is back in its golden age. To celebrate, we’ve selected some of our favourite books featuring all things Ancient Greece!

Did you know that one in every ten children is a child with a disability? We’ve pulled together some of our favourite books with awesome disability representation to help every child feel included!

Are you obsessed with Only Murders in the Building? Do you love a story full of red herrings, twists, and surprising endings? Read on to find out our favourite YA murder mysteries, guaranteed to draw you in and keep you…

Do you know a young graphic novel fan? Read on to discover our top picks in this rapidly growing genre!

Celebrate Black History with our fantastic range of children’s books and learn something new today.

These top YA thrillers are guaranteed to raise your pulse, keep you on the edge of your seat, and have you guessing until the final page…

Whether they’re starting Nursery or Year 7, it’s completely normal for your child to feel nervous as September approaches.

We’ve put together a list of reassuring books to help show your child that despite feeling…

We’re sharing some of our favourite Roald Dahl stories – which one do you like the most?

Browse our suggestions for children’s books that sensitively handle the topic of grief.

With the Women’s World Cup dominating our screens, we’ve put together a list of fantastic football books for any child who loves a kick about!

Are you as obsessed with Red, White & Royal Blue as we are? These top picks are perfect for your next read!

Are you a fan of Heartstopper? Here are some recommended reads perfect for those looking for their next favourite book!

Are you a Marvel fan? Get stuck into these heroic reads!

A selection of book reviews written by students at JESS Dubai School.

If you’re a fan of Bridgerton, these fantastic historical fiction picks are guaranteed to be your next obsession!

The days are getting longer and buds are beginning to bloom – Spring must be nearly here!

Curl up with our cosy crime recommendations – perfect for those cold winter nights!

This week, we share stories in remembrance of those persecuted in the Holocaust, and reflect upon the horrors of the Nazi occupation.

If you enjoyed Wednesday, you’ll love these dark and twisted Teen and YA favourites.

Author Rachel Pierce in conversation with winner of the Children’s Books Ireland writing competition

Happy Father’s Day! We’re celebrating Father’s Day by sharing some of our favourite dads in children’s fiction books.

Tom Vaughan, author of A Gangster Stole My Trunks, tells us how his idea came to him at the strangest moment – when we was knee deep in custard creams!

Go behind the scenes of the brand new major series, Future Hero. Find out about inspiration for the fantasy world – plus what we can expect from the rest of the series!

Year 5 teacher Ceridwen Eccles shares her recommendations for books to read with Upper Key Stage 2 pupils.

Happy Mother’s Day! We’re celebrating Mother’s Day by sharing some of our favourite mums in children’s fiction books.

March is an exciting month in the Scholastic calendar. With World Book Day just days away and some fantastic new books coming out this month, we have a lot to celebrate! We’re rounding up just a few of the things you can…