Children’s Literature News June 2026
Children’s book news for June 2026: reading enjoyment rises but gaps widen, with IBC book boxes, Bookstart picks, AI findings, awards, festivals and new inclusive school resources.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Christine Irvine works on English-language learning books for learners and teachers. She co-authored A Simple Guide to American English Verb Tenses: An Overview of 13 English Verb Tenses with 436 Practice Exercises with Camille Hanson; the paperback was published on 26 August 2023 and is a grammar practice book covering American English verb tenses.
Irvine edited Beginner English Short Stories: 30 Short Stories Written For Beginner English Learners with Audio, a book of short stories for beginner English learners with comprehension questions and downloadable vocabulary flashcards. She also edited Intermediate English Short Stories: 30 Short Stories Written For Intermediate English Learners with Audio, which uses 30 stories of about 250–300 words for English learners.
Irvine edited Advanced English Short Stories: 30 Short Stories Written For Advanced English Learners with Audio, which presents 30 stories with comprehension quizzes and audio support for listening practice.

Children’s book news for June 2026: reading enjoyment rises but gaps widen, with IBC book boxes, Bookstart picks, AI findings, awards, festivals and new inclusive school resources.
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