Books for Keeps “the most important periodical in the world of children’s books”. Taking children's books seriously since 1980. New issue published bi-monthly.

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Our NEW issue is here, #BfK278 with interviews, features & children's book reviews. Includes Brian Moses, Natalia Shaloshvili, Alexis Deacon, Everything with Words, Letterbox Library recommends, new Beyond the Secret Garden AND @michaelrosenyes #KidLit bit.ly/4tIl0fz
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ICYMI: young readers choose PABLO AND SPLASH graphic novel as the overall winner of the Children’s Book Award @FCBGNews. Congratulations to author Sheena Dempsey, and category winners Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie, and Fidan Meikle 💐 #FCBGCBA26 booksforkeeps.co.uk/young-re…
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Just announced: young readers choose PABLO AND SPLASH graphic novel as the overall winner of the @FCBGNews Children’s Book Award. Congratulations to author Sheena Dempsey, and category winners Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie, and Fidan Meikle! 💐 booksforkeeps.co.uk/young-re…
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Congratulations to Fidan Meikle for winning the 2026 Jhalak Children's & Young Adult Prize for #MyNameisSamim. Many thanks to artist and book illustrator Hoang Giang for creating the unique art that serves as the 'trophy' for the 2026 winner
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NEW #BooksforKeeps Book of the Week: YOUNGEST FAIRCREST AND THE SEARCH FOR A SORCERER by Ollie George Clark, illus by Tom Knight is a fast-moving, funny, super-readable fantasy adventure. Don't miss the bonus author Q&A too #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/y…
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It's the #NationalYearOfReading: here's a piece I wrote a few years ago about reading with my son, and how reading with your child is a super-useful thing to do every day...picturebookden.blogspot.com/… @frankcottrell_b @jabberworks @MichaelRosenYes
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"Refugee is what any of us could become, and every person in this world is entitled to safety." Congratulations to Fidan Meikle, winner of the Jhalak Children’s & YA Prize with MY NAME IS SAMIM @FlorisBooks #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/my-name-…
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We're big fans of #CLiPPA26 and @Si_Mole - find out more in this interview 🔽 booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/…

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We asked the wonderful @si_mole how he feels being shortlisted for the #CLiPPA26 for his poetry collection 'A First Book of Bugs' published by @walkerbooksuk. This was his response...
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New report from @Literacy_Trust reveals that children’s enjoyment of reading and daily reading habits have risen for the first time in 5 years. However the gender gap for younger children and the disadvantage gap for older children is widening. booksforkeeps.co.uk/new-nati…
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We asked the wonderful @si_mole how he feels being shortlisted for the #CLiPPA26 for his poetry collection 'A First Book of Bugs' published by @walkerbooksuk. This was his response...
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Our latest reading recommendation: the NEW #BfK Book of the Week is THE SILVER KINGDOM by Radiya Hafiza, a treat for romantasy fans but a rewarding read for everyone 🏹 #KidLitUK @simonkids_UK booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/t…
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Don't take any chances... Definitely listen to this episode. It is lush. rebeccaleek.substack.com/p/t… @RobinRB17 is part of the line-up as well as mushrooms, visions under maples, a lych gate (hurray!), and a schoolroom window. #poetry #podcast
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Enter Now: HarperCollins RfP Awards 2026 📚✨ In partnership with The OU and UKLA, these awards celebrate schools and educators who place Reading for Pleasure at the heart of their work. ⏰ Entries close at midnight on Sunday 14 June 2026. 🔗 ow.ly/ejzx50Z19ZZ
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The @KlausFluggePr comp. for schools is open! Early Years/Primary School Teachers, please do consider taking part👇 Can be completed in 1 lesson, and it is great for promoting quality booktalk. Video guide included & prizes to be won. Closes 03_07 docs.google.com/presentation…
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Congrats to all the authors & illustrators on @theweekjunior Book Awards shortlists 2026💐 Covering 12 categories inc picture books, #poetry, stories, graphic novels information books. Voting for Children’s Choice & Cover of the Year Awards is open now🔽 booksforkeeps.co.uk/shortlis…
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What a wonderful new Centre - there should be more like them! The opportunity to explore Quentin Blake's long career in children's book art and story is unique
The new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration opens tomorrow, 5 June. We had a sneak preview - our advice: go if you can! #KidLit #illustrationㅤ booksforkeeps.co.uk/step-int…
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The new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration opens tomorrow, 5 June. We had a sneak preview - our advice: go if you can! #KidLit #illustrationㅤ booksforkeeps.co.uk/step-int…
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Roger McGough is taking a mobile National Poetry Library to 11 coastal towns. At each port, there will be events, workshops, readings a studio in which to record your own poetry. Inspired by the travelling exhibitions of the Festival of Britain in 1951 bigissue.com/culture/books/r…
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Special alert for schools and teachers! We're delighted to announce that the Klaus Cup is back 🏆 Explore the shortlist for the 2026 #KlausFluggePrize via this special presentation created by @Mat_at_Brookes and let your class choose their winner! bit.ly/3PPLy0D
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We’ve received a record number of shadowing entries for CLiPPA 2026, thank you to all who took part! We can’t wait to let our five winners know this week and see them perform at the award show.
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