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.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
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 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 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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