Explore our recommended books for Refugee Week as the National Literacy Trusts showcases events and resources to promote understanding.
Education
BookTok Bookshelves initiative aims to boost literacy in the UK
TikTok and National Literacy Trust (NLT) launch BookTok Bookshelves in the UK to boost literacy among young people.
Petition launched to save Black British Literature MA at Goldsmiths amid cuts
Literary activist Dr Kadija George on trying to save the MA in Black British Literature at Goldsmiths amid funding cuts.
Explore the rising book ban crisis in U.S. schools in a new PEN America report and the nationwide fight for educational freedom.
Professional Writing Academy: why I found course accessible in so many different ways
How To Be Books had the chance to take the Creativity for Writers course by the Professional Writing Academy to test its accessibility.
World Book Day: children’s books by Palestinian authors
Explore children’s books by Palestinian authors for hope and empathy amid crisis, promoting a deeper understanding and shared humanity.
Schools scrap World Book Day costumes over cost of living crisis
Schools adapt World Book Day celebrations, encouraging comfy clothes over costumes amid cost of living crisis.
Early Words Matter: National Literacy Trust addresses cost of literacy crisis
Empowering early literacy through the National Literacy Trust’s “Early Words Matter” campaign, targeting childhood development and education.
Inclusive Books for Children: Sarah Satha on awards and diversity in kidlit
Explore Inclusive Books for Children’s journey, promoting diversity in kids’ literature through their inaugural award show.
Ron DeSantis proposes limiting school book bans, amid controversy over policies causing widespread censorship in Florida schools.