BookTrust research shows, however, that the overall picture ‘remains far from representative’ with some writers and illustrators reporting tokenismNew research has found that 11.7% of children’s book creators published in the UK in 2021 were people of colour, up from 5.6% in 2017.Despite the big... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-11-23 06:01:50 UTC ]
Increasing the number of children and families who enjoy reading is the Holy Grail for BookTrust and the book trade. New research shines a light on why children read (and why others don’t read), and the findings could be transformative, says Diana Gerald. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
BookTrust c.e.o Diana Gerald has expressed disappointment that a BBC survey revealing which books children should read focuses only on the classics. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Book Trust will tomorrow (7th July) present Shirley Hughes with a lifetime achievement award at a ceremony in London. The prize, which celebrates the body of work of an author or illustrator who has made an outstanding contribution to children literature, will be presented to Hughes for her... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Reading charity Book Trust has chosen Nosy Crow’s Open Very Carefully, by Nicola O’Byrne and Nick Bromley, to send to reception-aged children through this year’s Booktime scheme. For Booktime, which is now in its 10th year, Book Trust will send packs with the book, as well as a reading guide,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]