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Bestselling author Melinda Salisbury returns with her brand new novel: State of Sorrow
Teen and YA bestselling author Melinda Salisbury describes the influences behind her latest novel State of Sorrow, and recommends her top picks from our Teen Book Club.
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Q&A with Lisa Thompson
Welcome back to our author Q&As! To kick off our 2018 Q&As we are featuring bestselling author of The Goldfish Boy and The Light Jar, Lisa Thompson.
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Q&A with Caleb Zane Huett
Welcome back to our author Q&As! This month we’re welcoming Caleb Zane Huett.
Caleb Zane Huett is a playwright, indie bookseller, and undercover reindeer. He’s a graduate of the University of Georgia and… -
Q&A with Billy Merrell
Welcome back to our author Q&As! This month we’re welcoming Billy Merrell.
Billy Merrell was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a writer of both poetry and prose,... -
Q&A with Inbali Iserles
Welcome to the first in our brand new series of author Q&As! First up is Inbali Iserles, an award-winning writer and an irrepressible animal-lover. She is one of the team of authors behind the New York Times...
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Voices in Children’s Fiction: Raising awareness for International Stammering Day
As part of International Stammering Awareness Day (22nd October), best-selling children’s author, Abie Longstaff, describes the background research for her latest novel, How to Bewitch a Wolf and the importance of…
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New books this May!
We’ve got so many awesome new books this month! Keep reading to find out more about our new books including the VERY EXCITING next instalment of Tom Gates, some stunning debut authors, more adventures in Amy Lee’s Land of…
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Awesome April reads!
As the Easter holidays approach, we’ve got loads of great new books to keep them occupied over the school break.
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Ronda & David Armitage celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch
To celebrate the 40th anniversary year of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch, Ronda and David Armitage are spilling the secrets behind creating a picture book that stands the test of time
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Q&A with Catherine Coe, author of The Unicorns of Blossom Wood
Read our Q&A with Catherine Coe, author of The Unicorns of Blossom Wood
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New Year, new reads!
We’ve got loads of great books this January, some anticipated next-in-the-series books and some super exciting debuts!
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Reading Resolutions 2017: Discover a new author
Over the course of the month, we’ll be sharing the four reading resolutions we’ll be sticking to this year. Each list will give you twelve ideas of books to read, sorted by age range to make sure there’s something for…
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A Chasing Danger Christmas Story
Christmas is full of surprises including this very special festive story from the author of Chasing Danger and Mystery at the Ice Hotel, Sara Grant.
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Perfect Christmas gifts
Here are our top picks this Christmas for gifts that they’ll love this festive season and all year round!
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Bedtime Reading this November
It might be getting a little colder but don’t worry, we have the perfect books to curl up with this November!
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Books to fall in love with this October
Need something to keep the kids busy in half term? Pick up one of these utterly awesome books and they’ll be obsessed for hours!
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Five for the under-5s!
After the Childwise 2016 report published yesterday highlighted that parents spend £8 on books for their preschool daughters a month but only £6 on their preschool son’s books, we asked parent of a pre-schooler and digital…
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Hello, Mr Dodo!
On 6th September, illustrator Nicholas John Frith won the inaugural Klaus Flugge Prize for the most exciting newcomer in children’s picture book illustration, for his book Hector and Hummingbird. A tale of an unlikely…
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Top picks from our Autumn Book Club!
Every time we launch a new Book Club, we like to pick out some of our very favourite books. It’s never easy – we’re talking a lot of great books here – but to get you started, here are nine books we’re especially excited…
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Star Buys in our Autumn Book Club
Every Book Club, our experts pick out the books we think you’ll really love and include them at a special price – they could be well-established classics loved for generations, or more modern reads that have acquired…
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Awesome August Books!
August has arrived and we have some sizzling summer reads to keep the kids entertained while at the beach, hiding in a den or when stuck inside thanks to the rain!
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Book Adventurers: Laurel Remington
This summer, we’re asking children – where will you go?
To become a book adventurer this summer, all children have to do is download our free make-at-home passport. Once they’ve started reading and checking places off…
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Book Adventurers: Karen McCombie
This summer, we’re asking children – where will you go?
To become a book adventurer this summer, all children have to do is download our free make-at-home passport. Once they’ve started reading and checking places off…
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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Character Costumes for Hire
If you’re a library, bookshop or primary school, you can hire character costumes from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Zog and The Scarecrows’ Wedding!
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Q&A with Meg Leder, author of The Museum of Heartbreak
We caught up with the fantastic Meg Leder, author of The Museum of Heartbreak, to find out all about being a debut author, the bright lights of New York City and the inspiration behind this brilliant YA novel!
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Picture books for older readers
We recently asked you to share with us your favourite books to use in the classroom – we got a fantastic response, but one of the key things we noticed was how many of you said you loved using picture books to teach older…
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Rainy day fun!
When your half-term plans of BBQs and beaches have been scuppered by the weather, it’s always good to have some kind of back-up on hand. Read on for free downloadable activities that will not only keep kids entertained…
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Scholastic UK help Simon and Eric Cowell find something to read
Simon Cowell, the film, record, television producer, and reality television judge for X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent has been talking about how much he loves reading with his 2 year old son, Eric.
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Perfect Picture Books to Share!
Take a look at a selection of our gorgeous picture books – ideal to share with the little ones!
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Scholastic Spotlight: Top 5 Gadgets from Andy Briggs, author of The Inventory: Iron Fist
Andy Briggs, author of The Inventory: Iron Fist chats to us about the 5 gadgets he wish existed!
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Scholastic Spotlight: Author Jo Simmons discusses the value of Funny Fiction
Jo Simmons, author of the Super Loud Sam and Pip Street series talks all things funny in this guest post!
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Talk to the Lollies authors!
Chat to your favourite laugh-out-loud authors and get those burning questions answered!
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Marvellous May Reads!
With tons of amazing new titles to explore, there’s no better time to get the kids reading and discovering new worlds of adventure!
With swashbuckling action in The Best Pirate and a must-have new Tom Gates book for…
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Calling all teachers! Free workshops at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
How does the idea of a school trip to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort sound – at a discounted rate and with a free, educational workshop thrown in?! Take part in any of our Book Fairs or Book Clubs over the next couple of…
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Find out how you could win 100 free books for your school!
Tell us your favourite books for use in the classroom and you could be in with a chance of winning 100 free books for your school!
Do you have a favourite book or books that you just love teaching in class? We need…
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Scholastic Spotlight: Learn how to become a spy with Andrew Judge, author of Create Your Own Spy Mission!
Create Your Own Spy Mission author Andrew Judge talks about how YOU can become a super-secret spy – just like Ethan Doodle!
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Fantastic Spring Reads!
Spring is in the air and we’re celebrating with tons of brilliant new books! With gorgeous new titles from Claire Freedman and Chae Strathie, and an epic new ‘create your own’ adventure from Andrew and Chris Judge, there…
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EGG-cellent Easter Makes!
We are very EGG-cited for Easter and have been getting creative by drawing our favourite book characters on eggs! Check out our designs and join the fun!
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Five ways to keep kids reading after World Book Day
If seeing your child get excited about reading this World Book Day was a lovely experience, then here are five tips to help you make sure their newfound joy in books continues throughout the year!
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Marvellous March Reads!
We are so excited that March is finally here and we can share these exciting new books with you! From epic fantasy adventure in Defender of the Realm to superhero hilarity in Long Arm Vs the Evil Supply Teacher, there…
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Half-term inspiration and rainy day activities
It’s nearly time for half term! The coldest, drizzliest part of the school year is almost over, and we’ve got a week to recuperate without the daily demands of the school run.
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The Laugh Out Loud Awards shortlist has been announced!
After months of deliberation by our esteemed judges, we’re delighted to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Laugh out Loud Awards (“The Lollies”)!
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Introducing the Lollies judges!
Michael Rosen, children’s novelist, poet and former Children’s Laureate, announced the Shortlist for the inaugural Laugh out Loud Awards (“The Lollies”) today – a set of awards created to celebrate the funniest books in…
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Write a book for World Book Day
Turn your pupils into published authors with We Are Writers this World Book Day!
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Run a Book Club this World Book Day
Our special World Book Day catalogues are packed with a wide range of new and best-selling books.
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Celebrate with a Book Fair for World Book Day
Hundreds of schools around the UK will be celebrating World Book Day 2016 with a Scholastic Book Fair!
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Win a World Book Day book pack!
We Are Writers is offering the chance to win an exclusive pack of books by World Book Day authors such as Roald Dahl and Cerrie Burnell!
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Scholastic Spotlight: Author Andrew Judge talks about Create Your Own Alien Adventure!
Andrew Judge talks about Create Your Own Alien Adventure, the book he co-created with his brother, Chris Judge! There’s also a cover reveal for their next epic book Create Your Own Spy Mission!
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The January Book Club is now online!
Our January Sale Book Club is now open, and for this half-term only we’ll be running a purely online Book Club!
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Scholastic Christmas: Great Games for Kids
Keep the kids entertained on the countdown to Christmas with these free online games featuring their favourite book characters!
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Scholastic Christmas: Author Amy Sparkes chats about Alien’s Crazy Christmas!
The lovely Amy Sparkes, author of Alien’s Crazy Christmas, visited the Scholastic blog to chat about the inspiration behind her fantastically festive picture book!
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Scholastic Christmas: Festive Recipe!
We’re celebrating day 15 of #ScholasticChristmas with a festive Scottish Shortbread recipe you can make with the little ones!
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Scholastic Christmas: Emer Stamp’s Pig Christmas Card!
The brilliant Emer Stamp has created an epic Pig Christmas card! Why not download it and share it with your friends and family?
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Scholastic Christmas: Fill Our Stockings with Books!
We’ve been discussing the best books to find in our Christmas stockings this year.
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Christmas Gift Guide: 8 Great Books for YA Lovers
Here is our pick of the eight best books for YA lovers this Christmas.
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Scholastic Christmas: Make a pom-pom Robin!
Learn how to create your very own pom-pom Robin with this fun activity sheet from author Holly Webb!
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Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Perfect Picture Books
Here are ten perfect picture books for Christmas, because books make the best gifts!
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Get Crafty This Halloween
Get into the Halloween spirit with these positively petrifying activity sheets. We’ve rounded up the best of the best.
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Happy Ada Lovelace Day!
As it’s Ada Lovelace Day, we are celebrating her inspirational work and the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths!
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Scholastic Spotlight: Foxcraft: The Taken
Introducing Foxcraft: The Taken, a magical and mysterious fantasy adventure by author Inbali Iserles.
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Scholastic Spotlight: Poppy Pym and the Pharaoh’s Curse
Introducing Laura Wood, author of the magical Poppy Pym and the Pharaoh’s Curse
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Scholastic Spotlight: George
Introducing George, the warm, delightful and moving book by debut author Alex Gino.
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Top 5 Reasons Why Coding is Awesome
Coding Unlocked author Hywel Carver shares the top reasons why everyone should learn to code.
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The 4 Greatest Ways to do the School Run
In celebration of the start of a new school term, we’re excited to share this guest post from our friends at MicroScooters on the four greatest ways to do a stress-free school run.
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Hot off the press! All our latest books
Looking for ways to enjoy the last little bit of the holidays? Books, books and even more books! Perfect for making it a summer of stories to remember.
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BREAKING NEWS! Tom Gates 9 is coming this October
The ninth book in the HILARIOUS and TOTALLY BRILLIANT Tom Gates series is coming in October. Pre-order your copy today!
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Young Adult Lit Con is back!
Catch Moira Young, Melinda Salisbury, and the first ever official UK Hunger Games quiz!
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Our Favourite Fictional Dads
With Father’s Day only a few days away, we’ve been chatting a lot around the office about our favourite fictional dads. From lawyers and wizards, to foxes and bears, here’s our list celebrating dads of all shapes, sizes…
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What I’m Reading: P.S. I Still Love You
Today we take a look inside Jo’s bag and what she’s reading this month – the brand new book from Jenny Han, P.S. I Still Love You, which has transported Jo right back to the brilliant intensity of being sixteen.
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Where I Write: Gabrielle Kent
There’s a whole world of magical adventure to explore with incredible tale Alfie Bloom by debut author Gabrielle Kent, and today we’re taking a look at where the story came to life.
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What I’m Reading: Northern Lights
Today we take a look inside Meera’s (very full) bag to see what childhood favourite she’s revisiting during her daily commute.
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What I’m Reading: The Game of Love and Death
Take a look inside our bags to see what books we’ve got on the go. Today we start with Fi, who’s got her summer reading routine all worked out.