Chris Routh
@writeaboutbooks
Passionate about promoting reading for pleasure. Love information books. Reading CBG Chair @GrrChris
First of gripping new adventure series by Kieran Larwood, sees Jed discovering his magickal powers & the part he is to play in an annual contest. Steeped in myths & legends, with references to & appearances of 18th century characters #JedGreenleaf ills by David Wyatt @FaberBooks


On beloved Peter Rabbit creator Beatrix Potter's birthday (which we share), her little-known scientific studies and illustrations of mushrooms, which mycologists use to this day to identify species themarginalian.org/2015/07/28/bea…
Third title in the #NatureInvestigator series #BugsBugsBugs by Susan Martineau & @VBdoodles @bsmallpub is a fascinating, beautifully presented exploration of mini beasts. The contents page & glossary, makes this equally good for focused research or browsing - in school or at home




At last! From @thebookseller- ‘Government commits to ensuring all primary schools have libraries by 2029’
Government commits to ensuring all primary schools have libraries by 2029 thebookseller.com/news/governmen…
The 2025 @WhatonEarth_Mag National Schools Quiz is now open for registrations and the SLA is this year's charity partner. The #Quiz is a brilliant way to engage pupils, ignite their natural curiosity, and develop a love of learning. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3IGK9oY #uksla
Funny, heartwarming story of self-discovery which explores family, friendship, peer pressure, toxic masculinity & grief. Unsurprising 2025 Winner of the Shadowers’ Choice Carnegie medal for writing #KingOfNothing @NateLessore @HotKeyBooks

Lotte Laserstein Tennisspielerin, 1929 German-Sweedish painter #WomensArt
Interesting article by author of the #MaggieBlue trilogy @guppybooks by @AGoodallAuthor about ‘writing weighty subjects for children’. @PaperboundMag
💜🌟The LIGHT & DARK issue is officially out now!🌟💜 Full of brand new author interviews, #BookRecommendations, #WritingTips, #illustration prompts and more, we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers. Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇 🌟paperboundmag.com/issues
Contemporary story about two 11 year olds, both running away from troubled homes, who meet by chance and embark on a life-changing adventure. Touches on some tough real-life issues, with believable characters & a great twist at the end. #Runaways by E L Norry @KidsBloomsbury

Congratulations Margaret McDonald and her editors Alice Swan and Ama Badu, winners of the 2025 #branfordboaseaward for outstanding debut novel for young people with GLASGOW BOYS @FaberBooks branfordboaseaward.org.uk
We're counting down til the announcement of the winners of the #BranfordBoaseAward 2025. 6 outstanding debut novels by 6 talented new writers for children & young people, it's the only award that's shared with the editor. Which is your favourite? #kidlit branfordboaseaward.org.uk/shortlist-2025/
Big news! 2026 has officially been announced as the National Year of Reading by @bphillipsonMP. We’re proud to join @educationgovuk to lead this national campaign to get the UK reading again. #NationalYearOfReading2026 nationalyearofreading.org.uk
Hello children's book lovers. The final Reading Matters - children's book news round up. Lots of awards news, summer reading ideas and books to tempt the young readers in your life. Happy reading! alibrarylady.blog/2025/07/05/rea…
We’re excited to share the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Picture Books Longlist! 📚 From celebrating snow & trees to exploring bugs, frogs & the magic of the seasons, these beautiful books help the youngest readers fall in love with nature. 🍃🦋 #StoriesThatConnect
We’re excited to reveal the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Fiction Longlist! 🌿 These 13 stories transport young readers into wild forests, magical coastlines & hidden worlds, celebrating the power of storytelling to inspire a love for nature. ✨ #StoriesThatConnect
We’re thrilled to reveal the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Non-Fiction Longlist!✨ From jellyfish secrets & clever crows to epic migrations & the magic of growing, these inspiring books open up the wonders of nature for curious young minds. 🌿🐝 #StoriesThatConnect
I am currently immersed in reading #ThereAreRiversInTheSky & highly recommend this insightful conversation about the background to & issues raised by the book between its author @Elif_Safak & Mary Beard @britishmuseum youtube.com/watch?v=BfbsYG…
