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Reading looks different for everyone—and that’s something to celebrate. We asked our team to share their honest reading confessions to redefine what being a reader means. Read the blog and share your #ReadingConfession with us: readingagency.org.uk/reading-confes…

You can now read International-Booker-Prize-Winner Banu Mushtaq’s acceptance speech, in full, over on our Ampersand blog: andotherstories.org/2025/05/21/ban…

And so it happens. Heart Lamp makes history by winning the International @TheBookerPrizes 2025, the first short story collection to ever do so. What a radical moment for literature, women and protest. The revolution, it seems, will be published after all.

So brilliant to see the #ReadingRights reports from @frankcottrell_b & @Booktrust is out today! Reading with children changes their lives forever - and EVERY SINGLE CHILD is entitled to this right!

'I wanted to explore what life is, the beginning of life, the end of life, meeting people, knowing things, sharing good and bad moments.' Don't miss Rébecca Dautremer's feature in our new issue #illustration @postwave_books booksforkeeps.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

Happy World Meditation Day 🙏 Take a moment now to pause, breathe and just be here #WorldMeditationDay

Jump into someone else’s story this June! Join the Empathy Day Festival happening in schools, libraries, bookshops or at home, and be part of a nationwide movement to foster empathy through stories, creating a world in which we all understand each other better. Running from 2-12 June, with Empathy Day on Thursday 12 June, @EmpathyLabUK are on a mission to raise an empathy-educated generation, and are asking YOU to get involved. See the full programme and register at empathylab.uk to download your FREE resources, tips and ideas.

The International @TheBookerPrizes shortlist has been announced! This year’s six books are a wonderful variety and provides a ‘miraculous lens through which to view human experience’. #bookerprize

It’s #WearItGreenDay! 💚🙌 A day to bring people together, wear green, and raise funds and awareness for good mental health. 💚 Tell us what you’re doing today! 💬 bit.ly/3UtZE79 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

'Exceptionally talented new illustrators' The shortlist for the #KlausFluggePrize for most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book #illustration has been announced. Congratulations to the shortlisted illustrators 💐@KlausFluggePr booksforkeeps.co.uk/exceptionally-…

Spending time in your community and getting close to nature can support your mental health. 💚 Tell us about how your community embraces nature. 💬 #WearItGreenDay #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity

To every reader who found your wings in books, this one's for you! 🐉

Meaningful May - Day 5: Let someone know how much they mean to you and why actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay

The richest gift you can give anyone is your #kindness !

We hope you had a wonderful bank holiday weekend - what did you read?

There are some great non-fiction recommendations from @Booktrust . Borrow them from the library today! booktrust.org.uk/book-recommend…

The 2025 #CrimeFest shortlist for the Best Crime Fiction Award for Children (8-12) is: @sufiyaahmed; @NatashaFarrant1; @AMHowellwrites; @MGLnrd @bethatintervals; @nicki_thornton

The @Wilbur_Niso_Fdn booklist has been announced! There are some brilliant books on the longlist. They are brilliant for book group discussion. #readingforpleasure

We can't control what happens, but we can choose our response. Join us for Meaningful May and focus on the things that matter actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay

Help grow and empathty-educated generation 🌲 Take part in the #EmpathyDayFestival and inspire children and young people to grown their empathy skills. Go to our website and register for your FREE resources NOW! empathylab.uk/empathy-day/