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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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Out now! September issue #BfK280. Authorgraph interview David Solomons, Windows into Illustration Carly Gledhill, 20 years of Lulu, Guy Bass & David Roberts interview, NEW Beyond the Secret Garden, NEW insights into reading for pleasure & more inc reviews bit.ly/4rfrQtp
The cover of the UK's children's book review journal, Books for Keeps September 2026 issue, no. 280. Cover features illustration from Guy Bass and David Roberts' new book THE WORST THING THAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN.

ALT The cover of the UK's children's book review journal, Books for Keeps September 2026 issue, no. 280. Cover features illustration from Guy Bass and David Roberts' new book THE WORST THING THAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN.

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Huge congratulations to Catherine Johnson who was awarded the Malorie Blackman Impact Award at the #DBAAwards at Waterstones Piccadilly last night and to all this year's winners 💐 @The_DBAwards booksforkeeps.co.uk/the-winn…
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🗓️ The winners of the 2026 Diverse Book Awards will be revealed tomorrow evening, Thursday 22 October. Here's a reminder of the shortlists ahead of tomorrow's announcement - congratulations to all the authors and illustrators 💐 #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/seventh-…
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New @Literacy_Trust research finds sharing audio stories is part of many families' routines. Parents highlight benefits to wellbeing, literacy & imagination plus family bonding & want support to help choose the right audio content for their child. booksforkeeps.co.uk/new-nati…
Photo by Bermix Studio for Unsplash showing young child with headphones.

ALT Photo by Bermix Studio for Unsplash showing young child with headphones.

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Sarah McIntyre
@jabberworksOct 17
I have blogged about our #Adventuremice comic strips in The Phoenix Comic! You can have a read of them here: jabberworks.co.uk/blog/adven… @philipreeve1
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Turn the Page@turnthepagetotnOct 18
In a letter to all supporters of the Campaign for the Arts, our trustee Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason reacts to the news that the University of Nottingham will close its music department after more than a century. campaignforthearts.org/news/…

Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason responds to closure of University of Nottingham music department | Campaign...

In a letter to all supporters of the Campaign for the Arts, our trustee Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason reacts to the news that the University of Nottingham will close its music department after more than a...

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Andersen Press is marking its 50th anniversary with a charity auction in aid of the Children’s Book Project. 50 @AndersenPress illustrators have donated exclusive pieces of artwork incl. Quentin Blake, Axel Scheffler, Posy Simmonds. Find out more: booksforkeeps.co.uk/andersen…
Graphic illustrating some of the artworks included in the Andersen Press 50th anniversary charity auction.

ALT Graphic illustrating some of the artworks included in the Andersen Press 50th anniversary charity auction.

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Brian Moses@moses_brianOct 18
More spooky poems by top children's poets. brian-moses.blogspot.com/202… @JulieAnnaPoetry @JSellarsLies @JohnHRice @dragontripper @PhilipArdagh @AttieLime @mooseandmouse @JThomasABC @kathrynbeevor @lozzawriting @Ciara_OConnor_ #halloween2026
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Congratulations to the winners of the HarperCollins Reading for Pleasure Awards. The Awards recognise those who have transformed libraries, reframed reading at home, extended reading opportunities,developed whole-school approaches. @OpenUni_RfP @The_UKLA bit.ly/4i4mIUG
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Thank you to everyone for taking the time to nominate for the Malorie Blackman Impact Award, sponsored by Renaissance. The shortlist! Joseph Coelho OBE, Robin Stevens and Catherine Johnson. The winner will be announced at our ceremony next week! #thedbawards
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Sarah Hannah Walsh's debut picture book AGGIE WITCHFINDER is a hugely appealing comic adventure that celebrates the love between father and daughter. It's our NEW Book of the Week 🧹 @OBrienPress booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/a…
The cover of Sarah Hannah Walsh's picture book Aggie Witchfinder. It shows little Aggie looking out through autumnal leaves with a bit smile. She is wearing a pointy hat.

ALT The cover of Sarah Hannah Walsh's picture book Aggie Witchfinder. It shows little Aggie looking out through autumnal leaves with a bit smile. She is wearing a pointy hat.

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NEW #BooksforKeeps interview. We chat to bestselling author Kevin Moran about the new Doomsday Club adventure, Irish mythology, and entertaining readers looking for thrills 👇 booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/…
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There’s more than a scrap of magick in Helen Parry’s hugely enjoyable novel, which is our NEW Book of the Week. Check out our review and enjoy a Q&A interview with Helen too. @DFB_storyhouse booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/a…
The cover of A Scrap of Moss and Magick by Helen Parry, cover illustration by Melissa Castrillon.

ALT The cover of A Scrap of Moss and Magick by Helen Parry, cover illustration by Melissa Castrillon.

A photograph of author Helen Parry. She has silvery gray hair, blue eyes and is looking directly into the camera. Helen's debut novel A Scrap of Moss and Magick is the new Books for Keeps Book of the Week.

ALT A photograph of author Helen Parry. She has silvery gray hair, blue eyes and is looking directly into the camera. Helen's debut novel A Scrap of Moss and Magick is the new Books for Keeps Book of the Week.

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‘At an age when children are figuring out the world around them & where they fit in, it’s vital they have access to funny, inspiring, adventurous books that reflect both the lives they live & the ones they don’t.' New @ibc_reads Excluded Voices report: booksforkeeps.co.uk/inclusiv…
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Jon Biddle@jonnybidOct 1
Pleased to see my article about the Verse Novel Awards published in the local press today, especially as it's National Poetry Day. edp24.co.uk/news/26582404.ve…
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"Judi Curtin writes warm, living and breathing characters, easy for young readers to identify with, and Gracie is an archetypal Curtin creation." Meet Gracie and her friends in our NEW Book of the Week #KidLit @OBrienPress booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/g…
The cover of Gracie by Judi Curtin which is the new Books for Keeps Book of the Week. It is set in 1930, Gracie, who has red hair and freckles, is sitting on a chair sewing next to a tailor's dummy while another girl with long black hair pets a dog on her knee.

ALT The cover of Gracie by Judi Curtin which is the new Books for Keeps Book of the Week. It is set in 1930, Gracie, who has red hair and freckles, is sitting on a chair sewing next to a tailor's dummy while another girl with long black hair pets a dog on her knee.

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Great to see Jack Mackay, Helen Rutter and Matt Goodfellow recognised! Congratulations too to Ella Dove, who was shortlisted. #BranfordBoaseAward favourites all! 👏👏👏
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Submissions are open for the #BranfordBoaseAward 2027. Set up in the memory of author Henrietta Branford & her editor Wendy Boase & supported by @WalkerBooksUK & @ALCS_UK, it recognises author & editor. Deadline for submissions: Friday 13 November. branfordboaseaward.org.uk/su…
Graphic announcing that the 2027 Branford Boase Award is open for submissions. The Branford Boase Award is presented to author and editor of the year's outstanding debut novel for children and young people. Criteria and submission information can be found at https://branfordboaseaward.org.uk/submission-information/

ALT Graphic announcing that the 2027 Branford Boase Award is open for submissions. The Branford Boase Award is presented to author and editor of the year's outstanding debut novel for children and young people. Criteria and submission information can be found at https://branfordboaseaward.org.uk/submission-information/

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Brian Moses@moses_brianSep 28
New blog post: A new poem on the theme of 'Wonder' for @PoetryDayUK brian-moses.blogspot.com
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Brian Moses@moses_brianSep 29
Primary Teachers: Here is a children's poetry survey which you may find useful for next week's National Poetry Day. brian-moses.blogspot.com/201…
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Congratulations to the winners of The Week Junior Book Awards 2026 announced last night at a special ceremony in London. Jack Mackay's GLOAM bagged 2 awards with Paterson Joseph, Helen Rutter, Jamie Smart & Farhana Islam also taking home prizes 💐 booksforkeeps.co.uk/winners-…
Graphic with photos of four of the winners of The Week Junior Book Awards: Jack Mackay, Farhana Islam, Paterson Joseph, Helen Rutter. Also logos of the sponsors The Bookseller, voxblock, CarverPR, Lovereading, Place2Be, The Week Junior Science and Nature, World Book Day, Go All In the National Year of Reading.

ALT Graphic with photos of four of the winners of The Week Junior Book Awards: Jack Mackay, Farhana Islam, Paterson Joseph, Helen Rutter. Also logos of the sponsors The Bookseller, voxblock, CarverPR, Lovereading, Place2Be, The Week Junior Science and Nature, World Book Day, Go All In the National Year of Reading.

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