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    Read with Pride this June!

    2 June 2025

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

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      Fantastic Manga Picks for Young Readers!

      29 May 2025

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

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        A Q&A with Lucy Edwards

        23 May 2025

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

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          Royals in Pop Culture

          12 May 2025

          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.

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            Discussing Cloud Nine with Young Adults with cancer

            30 April 2025

            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…

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              Funny Fiction to Fool Your Friends!

              31 March 2025

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

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              Get Ready for the Minecraft Movie!

              25 March 2025

              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!

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                Find Your Power with these books!

                14 March 2025

                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!

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                Celebrate Reading with the Team’s Top Book Picks

                7 March 2025

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

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                  Must-read books to celebrate International Women’s Day

                  6 March 2025

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

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                    Alternative ways to keep children reading all year round!

                    25 February 2025

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

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                    Books for children to read with their grandparents

                    20 February 2025

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

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                      Books to Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

                      17 February 2025

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

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                        Books to fall in love with this February!

                        14 February 2025

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

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                        Prepare for Sunrise on the Reaping with these YA Dystopian books!

                        29 January 2025

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

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                          A Q&A with Polly Crosby!

                          23 January 2025

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

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                            Picture Books to Beat the January Blues

                            20 January 2025

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

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                              New Year, New Books!

                              15 January 2025

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

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