Children’s Literature News October 2025
Children’s book news for October 2025: Libraries, lists and a LEGO leap have made this a busy month for children’s reading. Year 8 tests, awards, AI in classrooms, Poetry By Heart, events, market shifts.
Children’s Literature News
Stay up to date with our monthly children’s literature news roundups. Each article brings you the latest award results, standout new releases, industry trends, and literacy initiatives shaping the UK’s schools, libraries, and homes. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or librarian, this archive is a reliable source for what matters in children’s and teen reading, all year round.
Children’s Literature News September 2025
Children’s book news for September 2025: Prizes, lists, roles, and dates crowd the calendar, with UKLA longlists, Wainwright and Klaus Flugge results, WBD 2026 titles, new roles, a City Lit exhibition, and a new charity drive.
Children’s Literature News August 2025
Children’s book news for August 2025: classroom reading picks, prize winners, nature writing, humour awards, YA headlines, festivals, and policy moves shaping libraries and school resources.
Children’s Literature News July 2025
Children’s book news for July 2025: winners from Carnegie and UKLA awards, shortlisted titles, summer literacy initiatives, poetry competitions, and reading schemes for schools across the UK.
Children’s Literature News June 2025
Children’s book news for June 2025: award winners, new releases, book sales trends, and key updates for UK teachers and parents. Find highlights from poetry and fiction to inclusive books and literacy campaigns.
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