Books for Keeps
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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.
Joined March 2010
Out now! #BfK275, our seasonal special & a bumper issue: Books of the Year, unmissable gift guides inc #poetry & non-fiction. Authorgraph interview with Christopher Edge, Petr Horacek Windows into Illustration, Nicolette Jones interviews Lauren Child 🎁 https://t.co/jzWs0M5Csa
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Once again, the #BfK elves have been sorting through Christmas deliveries on behalf of our readers to pick out the year’s best books for stockings.Don't go shopping without our #Christmasgifts guide🎄 🎁 https://t.co/XUT7npPpmT
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Even the most self-sufficient kids need a squad to take on the ARC. Token Black knows the value of teamwork (and a deep wallet). Rally your friends and dive into ARC Raiders to fight the good fight. If you’re lucky, maybe Token will spot you some high-end upgrades.
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#25CardsofChristmas2025 Phew! Reached No9 so now officially On Track. It's The Christmas Dinner Chocolate Selection, an unwise mixing of Turkey, Sprouts and the usual suspects with light & dark chocolate, praline, ganache, and so on. A card to make you feel slightly queasy.
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#25CardsofChristmas 2007's card is a pretty simple affair - a police line-up of guilty-looking vegetables. The sprouts were stencilled in white emulsion then fed through my printer. They are wanted for crimes against air quality thoughout Christmas time.
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The absolute joy of interviewing Patrice Lawrence about People of Stars @nerobookawards shortlistee. @scholasticuk
"I’m not very good at writing to trends…I can only write about thing I care about." NEW #BfK interview: Fen of @letterboxlibrary talks to Patrice Lawrence about PEOPLE LIKE STARS shortlisted #NeroBookAwards @scholasticuk #KidLitUK
https://t.co/186459hC3S
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Daily poetry prompt: A compendium of ideas for writing about Christmas. https://t.co/9K4vGSAZcm
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"I’m not very good at writing to trends…I can only write about thing I care about." NEW #BfK interview: Fen of @letterboxlibrary talks to Patrice Lawrence about PEOPLE LIKE STARS shortlisted #NeroBookAwards @scholasticuk #KidLitUK
https://t.co/186459hC3S
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Oh we’ll say it again- 12th December 12th December 12th December #JhalakPrize
Final Reminder: Submissions for Our Three Annual Awards Close Friday 12 December 2025 -
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Inclusive Books for Children @ibc_reads has announced the longlist for its 2026 Awards, recognising outstanding inclusive books for young readers, published in the UK. Check them out and add them to your shopping list! 🎁🎄 https://t.co/TQJTAlZM5E
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Mat o' Shanter by @approx21words is in two Books of the Year lists! 📚🌟 ⚡️ @BooksForKeeps - 'Rhyme and rhythm carried me along, breathless, to the final shock.' https://t.co/ziWKYym8ku ⚡️ @SchoolReading - 'a sparkling and fresh contemporary retelling'
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Children's books of the year 2025 with fiction, non-fiction & picture books for preschool, primary and secondary children & teens. Vote now!
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Our Reflecting Realities report continues to inspire work worldwide. A Master’s student in the Netherlands shared how it’s shaping research with Stichting Lezen and Tilburg University. Find out more about the report: https://t.co/ratJAE0Tnk
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We just love it when a plan comes together🤝 Let's just say, we have something exciting planned next week... Keep an eye out next Monday to see what we have in store 🤭
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A winter story with a difference, this story of change and growth will be enjoyed by readers whatever their own family backgrounds, and it will encourage little green fingers too. Our new Book of the Week @GreystoneKids
https://t.co/eIntTUkhIn
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A dose of humour is simply irrestible!
'Funny books bring joy. Simple as that.' @MichaelRosenYes The winners of the Lollies 2025 have been announced - officially the funniest books for kids @scholasticuk
https://t.co/nlkvCBdtf6
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Publishing March 2026... you won't want to miss this one! 👇
You never lose the excitement of receiving the first copy in the post. Then looking at it, it quickly turns into how the hell did I ever write that! Huge thanks @Scallywagpress for taking the idea on board.
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Centre for Language in Primary Education offering a chance to win the latest Lulu! You know what to do people! (And my website has great moving tips to go along with it).
Today we have an exciting chance to win a copy of 'Lulu Moves Home' by @AnnaMMcQuinn, illustrated by @RosBeardshaw and published by @AlannaMaxBooks. To enter drop a 🏠 below. Good luck! T&C's on our website.
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Long live the Lollies, celebrating the funniest books of the year! Congratulations again to the winning and shortlisted authors 🥳🎉🥳 https://t.co/nlkvCBdtf6
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'Funny books bring joy. Simple as that.' @MichaelRosenYes The winners of the Lollies 2025 have been announced - officially the funniest books for kids @scholasticuk
https://t.co/nlkvCBdtf6
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Not long to wait ... winners of the 2025 #Lollies the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards, announced today! Check out the shortlist - which ones made you laugh out loud? https://t.co/YYT1qSfjyR
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The first in @BooksForKeeps #Nerobookawards interview series: Jenny Pearson/Shrapnel Boys. Up next: 👀look out for our interview with Patrice Lawrence #PeopleLikeStars @scholasticuk
‘A stunning piece of historical fiction which combines meticulous research with a beautifully imagined plot.’ First in our series of interviews with the authors shortlisted @nerobookawards: Joanne Owen talks to Jenny Pearson about SHRAPNEL BOYS #kidlit
https://t.co/MrEZVw0ckB
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