We're so, so sorry to hear that Michael Bond has died. What a legacy he has left behind. Thank you for everything, Michael.
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- Absolutely devastated to hear that Judith Kerr, winner of our Lifetime Achievement Award, has passed away. She is an utter icon and will never be forgotten. ❤️
- Dear @England and @GarethSouthgate - it might not be the result we wanted, but THANK YOU. We know your incredible team spirit, work ethic, inclusivity and compassion will have inspired millions of children and that means everything. Bring on the World Cup ❤️
- Today we are wishing a VERY happy birthday to the magnificent Allan Ahlberg - thank you so much for the wonderful books that continue to delight children! Do you have a favourite book from the Ahlbergs?
- Today we're thinking of the iconic Janet Ahlberg, who was born #OnThisDay in 1944. Her illustrations brought so much joy to so many people ❤️
- We are completely and utterly delighted to announce that the brand new @Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2019-2021 is... ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ CRESSIDA COWELL! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ We cannot WAIT to see what this wonderful woman will do in the role ✨ @CressidaCowell booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…
GIF - Today's very special - not only is it Easter Sunday, but the brilliant Ramona author Beverly Cleary is celebrating her 104th birthday! Have a wonderful day Beverly ❤️
- At BookTrust, we are all devastated to hear about the death of Raymond Briggs. Raymond - the author and illustrator of The Snowman, Fungus the Bogeyman and so many other wonderful books - won our Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. He will live on in his stunning, iconic books.
- This year, why not really brighten up someone's Christmas by sending a book gift to a child in care? Here's how you can get involved: booktrust.org.uk/xmas
- ✨ Can you add sparkle to a vulnerable child's Christmas? ✨ This year more than ever, there are young people who may not be looking forward to Christmas. Donate £10 today to send a special book gift to a child who is vulnerable or in care: booktrust.org.uk/xmas?utm_sourc… #JustOneBook
- It's #WinnieThePoohDay, marking the birth of author A.A. Milne! But which member of the Hundred Acre Wood is your favourite? Perhaps it's Piglet, Eeyore or Roo? Let us know...
GIF - If you need some #MondayMotivation, the brilliant You Are a Champion by @MarcusRashford and @Ankaman616 is just the thing! It's a really empowering read that encourages children to dream big - and you still just about have time to win one of five copies: booktrust.org.uk/books-and-read…
- Today is #NationalLibrarianDay, so we'd just like to say THANK YOU to all the wonderful librarians across the country - we might not be able to come to the library at the moment, but we can't WAIT to be back! We'd love to hear about the librarians you adore - real or fictional!
GIF - This can be a really difficult time of year for children who are vulnerable or in care, but #JustOneBook could brighten their Christmas. For £10, you could help us send out a surprise book gift - find out more here: booktrust.org.uk/support-us/giv…
