School Reading List

Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out during the Summer term of 2026 and available to buy or preorder in April, May, June and July 2026. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-relea…

The School Reading List link below brings you to lots of children’s books that address the transition from primary to post-primary school which can be worrying for children (and parents alike).

Where Lost Girls Go by Kody Keplinger. Iris lives with Sol and her found sisters in a mountain cabin, until new arrival Rose makes her question everything - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/97807023… 🢀

Great for reluctant readers: Catharina Valckx : find out more: schoolreadinglist.co.uk/tag/catharina-… #UKYA

How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. 15 old Daisy thinks she knows about love. Her mother died giving birth to her, and now her dad has sent her away for the summer, to live in the countryside - today's classic book #readingforpleasure #BookOfTheDay #ad amzn.to/2IZEQzN

Quote of the day: “The man who does not read good books is no better than the man who can’t.” – Mark Twain #kidlit #reading #ukedchat

Have a look at our books for KS1 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/readi…

Searching for the best books for KS2 - 7-11 year olds? Browse our reading recommendations from qualified teachers and librarians by authors such as Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo and Helen Cresswell schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/readi… #kidlit

Favourite books for 6 year olds, chosen by children. Including titles by Dav Pilkey, Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, Daisy Meadows, Lauren Child, Jeanne Willis, Nick Sharratt, Roald Dahl & Pamela Butchart. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-favo… #teachertwitter #kidlit

Autumn topic books for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Including picture books, early readers, non-fiction texts, and books to share. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/autumn/ #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook #ukedchat #homelearning

Primary school to secondary school transition books for children with titles by Matt Goodfellow, Anne Fine, Katie Kirby, Rosie Jones, Lisa Williamson, Libby Scott, Rebecca Westcott, Jeffrey Boakye, Yassmin Abdel-Magied, and Tolá Okogwu. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/pshe-to…

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Ray by Marianna Coppo. Ray the lightbulb lives in a dark closet until his world suddenly changes - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/97802418… 🢀

On our radar: Lindsay Galvin | titles & tips: schoolreadinglist.co.uk/tag/lindsay-ga… #YAFiction

Just William by Richmal Crompton. In Richmal Compton's Just William the Outlaws plan a day of non-stop adventure. The only problem is that William is meant to be babysitting - today's classic book #readingforpleasure #BookOfTheDay #ad amzn.to/2FJbNyr

#Kidlit book quiz for children in KS2. Genres include fantasy, historical, mystery & adventure. Ideal for end of term & includes a #picturebook round. #ukedchat schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/100-…

Quote of the day: “You may have tangible wealth untold. Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be — I had a mother who read to me.” – Strickland Gillilan #kidlit #reading #ukedchat

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Recommended Books for Year 12 including titles by Ananda Devi, Susan Fletcher, Paul Auster, Yoko Ono, Kamila Shamsie & more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/secondary-ks3-… #YA

Children's books to encourage critical and creative thinking skills with titles by Oliver Jeffers, Alice James, Alex Frith, Petr Horáček, Hannah Peck, John Condon, Leo Timmers, The School of Life & more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/thinkin… #kidlit #booktwitter #teachertwitter