Books for Keeps

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.

[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

Our NEW issue is here, #BfK278 with interviews, features & children's book reviews. Includes Brian Moses, Natalia Shaloshvili, Alexis Deacon, Everything with Words, Letterbox Library recommends, new Beyond the Secret Garden AND @michaelrosenyes #KidLit

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[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

"It’s an amazing age to write for, and one that deserves far more attention."

We love it when our BOOK OF THE WEEK features include a bonus interview! Thank you Alex Milway for answering our questions on CAPTAIN SUNSHINE @piccadilly@piccadillypress

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[Barbara Bleiman 🎓 Education is Conversation @BarbaraBleiman]

I loved the #CLIPPA26 event today! Wonderful poems, poets and performances. And how great to see John Agard winning! A poetry hero and really amazing performer.

[ACHUKA @achuka]

Such a great winner - an ACHUKA Book of the Year for 2025 - we’ll done John and @OtterBarryBooks (publisher of today’s #bookoftheday by Valerie Bloom)

[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

Congratulations to John Agard, just announced winner of the #CLiPPA26 for THE POETRY WORLD OF JOHN AGARD, illustrated by Shirley Hottier published by Otter-Barry Books🎉 Playful, serious poetry and an unprecedented third win👏@clpe1 @OtterBarryBooks

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[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

Congratulations to author Asli Jensen and her editor Shalini Vallepur, winners of this year's #BranfordBoaseAward given to the year’s outstanding debut novel for young people with LOVE ON SIGHT, a nuanced, tender, contemporary romance.
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[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

Always worth watching the #BranfordBoaseAward which regularly highlights the most exciting authors at the start of their careers (winners and shortlist) as well as giving editors a rare moment in the spotlight.
#writing #editing

[Branford Boase Award @BranfordBoase]

Today's the day!

The winners of the 2026 #BranfordBoaseAward for author and editor of the year's outstanding debut novel for children and young people will be announced at 19.30 Weds 8 July.

Explore the seven great books on the shortlist:
https://t.co/Lvzvh3u1by

[Branford Boase Award @BranfordBoase]

Today's the day!

The winners of the 2026 #BranfordBoaseAward for author and editor of the year's outstanding debut novel for children and young people will be announced at 19.30 Weds 8 July.

Explore the seven great books on the shortlist:
https://t.co/Lvzvh3u1by

[Melanie @ilovetoread28]

@BooksForKeeps @The_UKLA Being a teacher judge has been one of the best things I have ever done in my 28 years of teaching. It is a fantastic award and the team who organise it are wonderful. Our school has benefitted hugely from receiving such a range of quality and diverse books. ☺️

[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

Congratulations to Patrice Lawrence, just announced as the new Waterstones Children's Laureate. She pledges to ‘champion the power of books to make us feel like we belong and stories as a tool for bringing people together.’ 👏

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[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

Cyanatope, Connection and Carnegie Medals ... enjoy our NEW interview with Kate Rolfe, winner of #CarnegieMedals2026 for Illustration. @CarnegieMedals #KidLitUK

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[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

Looking for unputdownable #summer #reading? We've got you covered! Our new Book of the Week is THE HEIRS by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. Five siblings looking for love, rebuilding their relationships with each other, dealing with the murder of their father...

https://t.co/qZyHq8e3CJ

[School Library Association @uksla]

Last night we were privileged to bring together publishers, authors, illustrators, school librarians and pupils to celebrate the 2026 Information Book Award shortlist and winners! Find out more: https://t.co/ZOV5nUd387 #InformationBooks #ChildrensBooks #SchoolLibraryAssociation

[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

Congratulations to the winners of the @The_UKLA Book Awards! Chosen by teachers, and hotly debated! Giving classroom practitioners the opportunity to read high quality new children’s books is as important as finding an overall winner.👏💐

https://t.co/LQPBLInoBY

[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

"At a time when we are so quick to outsource thinking, knowledge and expertise, it is books like this years' Information Book Award winners that will ignite curiosity, fuse connections and build empathy." Helen Cleaves, Chair of the Judges 👏 @uksla

https://t.co/m69nYoq4AG

[CLPE @clpe1]

The countdown to CliPPA 2026 begins!🎉

With just 7 days to go, we're celebrating by sharing some conversations with this year's shortlisted nominees. Here's Traci N. Todd reflecting on what being nominated means to her.

Stay tuned for more nominee stories ahead of the big day!

[National Association for the Teaching of English @NATEfeed]

One week to go until the sold-out NATE Conference. We're looking forward to welcoming English teachers from across the country for a day of inspiring talks, workshops, conversations and the NATE Awards. Thank you to everyone who'll be joining us — we can't wait to see you. #NATE

[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

NEW Book of the Week A FLOOD OF MEMORIES. "Mikail manages the different elements of the plot, concentrating on Leila's emotional journey while spotlighting the terrifying impact of global warming & still finds hope for the future." @guppybooks

https://t.co/MefPLR7EGe

[National Centre ACL @NatCentAusChLit]

Our congrats too - how wonderful for Beth O'Brien @BooksForKeeps

[Maisie Chan - Chi Chi the Panda Author @MaisieWrites]

Thanks so much to @PaperCatBooks for hosting the launch of Chi Chi the Panda last week for Jo Lindley and myself! It was a lovely evening! Thanks to the @HachetteKids for attending and the guests who came to celebrate!

[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

Congratulations again to Beth O'Brien, double @CarnegieMedals winner and recipient of the Medal for #Writing and the Shadowers' Choice. Delighted to have an interview Beth by Tanja Jennings #CarnegieMedals2026

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