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Jan Dunning writes about the power of music & her latest YA novel, The Last Thing You’ll Hear.

Hear from Christian Foley, experienced teacher and author of Moving Up, as he shares his five top tips for children starting secondary school! From advice on making friends, joining clubs and not listening to the…

Since 2018/19 the amount of children in home education has risen by 80%* making the need for educational resources for the home more important than ever. 

Check out our top recommendations for home education books and…

We spoke to author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh who answered questions about her stunning debut novel, Hyo the Hellmaker.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning inspiring stories, delightful picture books and reunite with some friendly faces!

We spoke to author Triona Campbell who answered questions about the her new pulse-racing thriller, The Traitor in the Game.

Discover this month’s brand-new books, spanning exhilarating adventures, spine-tingling tales and heart-warming picture books!

Take a look at the incredible books we are publishing this February.

If you’re looking for a holiday read that will keep you as entertained as your favourite festive film, we have you covered with our list of comparative recommendations!

Take a tour of elemental London from The Case of the Chaos Monster, with research from author Patrice Lawrence.

With the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s film out in cinemas today, we’ve collated our top scariest books based on popular survival-horror video games that are perfect for gamers and lovers of all things scary.

In honor of Black History Month, Patrice Lawrence has curated a collection of facts drawn from her research into Black history that inspired her writing of The Elemental Detectives.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning heartwarming picture books, exciting stories and lot’s of festive tales!

Introducing Future Hero, the perfect adventure series for children seeking their next great escape!

Sarah Naughton author of You Better Watch Out a dark, edge-of-your-seat thriller, shares her top tips on how to be a killer (thriller writer)!

Author Kimberlie Hamilton explains five things that she learnt whilst writing her new book, A History of the World (According to Cats!) and why cats are more important than we might think!

Author Emily-Jane Clark discusses the benefits of humour in children’s fiction and shares her reasons for writing funny stories.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning heartwarming picture books, chilling tales and exciting stories!

Now the sun is shinning, read this summer with Luna Wolf: Animal Wizard by superstar TV presenter and bestselling children’s author Alesha Dixon! Discover our list of fantastic books we recommend to read alongside _Luna…

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

Discover this month’s new books, spanning family favourites, heartwarming picture books, gripping thrillers and stories of self-discovery!

This year, Scholastic are celebrating Pride Month by sharing a diverse selection of books that embrace LGBTQIA+ voices and stories.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning epic fantasy, heartfelt adventures, laugh-out-loud picture books, and gripping thrillers.

Annaliese Avery shares her top writing tips and tells us the unique method she used to decide characters’ fates in The Immortal Games.

How laughter can help with grief, by award-winning author Simon James Green.

Discover the best new books published this month including epic YA fantasy, heartfelt adventures and laugh-out-loud picture books.

We spoke to Jennifer Jamieson, the illustrator of Simon James Green’s latest middle-grade novel, Finn Jones Was Here, about illustrating emotional rollercoasters.

Every Word a Lie may be entertainment, but it’s also a cautionary tale…

Sue Wallman speaks about catfishing and the creation of her latest YA novel, Every Word a Lie.

With clips from the Eras tour dominating everybody’s TikTok FYP at the moment, we couldn’t help but recommend the best books to read based on your favourite Taylor Swift albums! From the heartbreak and teenage angst of…

Celebrating the publication of There’s No Such Thing As Dragons with Daisy, the winner of our illustration competition.

We share Daisy’s winning illustration and ask her some questions all about books and, of course,...

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

Happy International Women’s Day! We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by sharing some of our favourite females in children’s fiction books.

Hear from Ian Eagleton, author of Glitter Boy, all about his writing.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and the release of This Time It’s Real with Ann Liang! We chat with Ann about writing, romance, fake dating and, of course, her brand-new novel.

Jumata Emill tells us about his new book, The Black Queen, a timely, edge-of-your-seat thriller, out February 2023.

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

Celebrate the release of A Different Kind of Freedom: A Romani Story and discover more about the writing process, inspiration and research involved.

Hear from Luke Gamble, author of The Secret Animal Society series, all about his writing and being a vet.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the publication of the first Jamie Johnson book. We spoke with Dan Freedman about all things football, writing, inspiration and more!

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of the first book in the Fighting Fantasy series.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the publication of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch.

From the festive halls of Hogwarts to the snowy mountains of Narnia to the merry streets of Who-ville, discover our top Christmas classics to curl up with and read before you watch this holiday season!

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

Make Christmas personal with our selection of the best Christmas classics and festive favourites to give as presents! From baking gingerbread castles with Harry Potter, to meeting Father Christmas with the Pevensie…

Go around the world in books this holiday season and introduce your children to festivities and traditions celebrated by different countries. From the origins of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree to the festivities of…

We love a fairy tale with a twist, and in celebration of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen’s ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’, we’re sharing more of the best retellings for children of all ages.

Author Anna Friend introduces her new book How Will It Be With Baby and Me? and shares her top tips for parents and carers preparing a child for a new sibling.

Scholastic and bestselling author Helen Rutter partner with Family Action to deliver publishing workshop for young carers.

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…

This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week, so bestselling author Helen Rutter is here to share her favourite books about being kind and showing empathy.

Vashti Hardy tells us all about her new book, Harley Hitch and the Missing Moon, a fully-illustrated, wildly imaginative, inventive adventure!