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British Museum biography

The British Museum is a public institution in London dedicated to human history, art, and culture. Founded in 1753, it holds a collection of over eight million works. The British Museum is not an individual author but has published numerous children’s and young adult books under its own name, often in collaboration with established authors and illustrators.

Its publishing arm, British Museum Press, produces a range of educational titles for young readers. These include non-fiction works, activity books, and illustrated guides that draw on the museum’s extensive collections. Notable children’s titles published by the British Museum include British Museum: The Colouring Book of Cards and Envelopes – Ancient Egypt by Rachel Cloyne and British Museum: So You Think You’ve Got It Bad? A Kid’s Life in Ancient Egypt by Chae Strathie and Marisa Morea. The museum has also released the Little Book of… series, introducing children to topics such as mummies, hieroglyphs, and ancient artefacts.

Books published by the British Museum have received recognition for their educational value and have been shortlisted for awards such as the School Library Association Information Book Award. The British Museum continues to publish children’s and young adult books that reflect its collections and research.