Get 25% off 4 amazing new accessible reads from @sallynicholls.bsky.social, @dansmithauthor.bsky.social, @sjwills.bsky.social + #TomPalmer this week with @waterstones.bsky.social. Enter code SUMMER26 at checkout. Offer ends 24/07. Full info at: www.waterstones.com/campaign/july-2026-pre-order-offer

"If you love football you'll love this book". We are over the moon that #BobbyBainsPlaysABlinder by @balirai.bsky.social and Daniel Duncan has been included in the #BluePeterBookClub! Check out what readers thought and read a sample at www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/... ⚽ #BluePeter

"It was an incredible moment to see award-winning author Patrice Lawrence MBE announced as the Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2026–2028". Read more about Patrice, her books and plans for her Laureateship on our blog: bit.ly/3T46MsS Photo credit: David Bebber @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social

Does your young reader love puzzles and mysteries? #GoAllIn with curious tales from @dansmithauthor.bsky.social, #LucyStrange, #VashtiHardy and more at www.barringtonstoke.co.uk 👻🧩🗝️ #NationalYearOfReading @literacytrust.org.uk

Prepare to be scared! What evil is lurking in the shadows of Grey Towers Boarding School for Boys, and can newcomer Damian Cooper survive it? Master of horror @dansmithauthor.bsky.social returns with a chilling new Night House File this October. Illustrated by Luke Brookes.

Looking for summer reads to keep everyone entertained over the school break? We've got you covered. From an adorable missing tortoise, to fighting robots, to an elaborate eco rebellion, there's something for every young reader! collins.co.uk/blogs/barrin...

Calling all reviewers! Carnegie Medal winning author @tanyalandman.bsky.social's new accessible retelling of #AnimalFarm is now available to request on NetGalley: www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book... Available until 30th July.

Great to see #SoulFeeder by #JenniferKillick is in @readingrocks.bsky.social's virtual summer book fair! Check it out here: wherereadingrocks.com/product-cate...

We are so excited to announce #LifeHack! A heart-pounding teen thriller from award-winning author @sjwills.bsky.social, Life Hack sees Jay thrust into a fight for survival as the virtual world of Apocalypta, his favourite game, begins to leak into reality. Out October 2026 for 11+.

Amazing news that @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social will be the @waterstones.bsky.social Children’s Laureate 2026-2028! So well deserved! We are incredibly proud to publish Patrice’s compelling and powerful writing and wish her every success in her laureateship. @booktrust.org.uk #ChildrensLaureate

Huge congratulations to @alastairc.com as #Reek wins the @uklitassociation.bsky.social Book Awards 7-10+ category! Thank you to all the teacher judges for their lovely words and support for the book.

Today we are also pleased to publish the complete and unabridged dyslexia-friendly Barrington Stoke edition of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Othello, where the dark side of ambition unfolds into a tale of manipulation, jealousy and revenge. bit.ly/4eNCylb

We are delighted today to publish the complete and unabridged dyslexia-friendly Barrington Stoke edition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy, where love, magic and mischief intertwine in a whimsical tale of mistaken identities. bit.ly/4eQ88ie

Facing struggles at home and at school, Jasmine channels her worries and sadness into creativity, building a magnificent wolf lantern for the town parade at art club. But could a moment of anger threaten to undo all her progress? A poignant tale from Liz Flanagan. bit.ly/4oPwZqL

Sir Percy’s enchanting midsummer costume party at Mulberry Hall takes a dark turn when grumpy guest Magnus Cooper is mysteriously poisoned. Can Eliza, Bram and Krish solve the mystery? A cosy midsummer mystery from bestselling author Lucy Strange. bit.ly/4xO6AxC

We have four brilliant books publishing today from Lucy Strange, Hannah Peck, Liz Flanagan, Nikola Aronova and William Shakespeare! Explore more and read a free sample of each in the thread below 👇

We had the best time at the HarperCollins Author Party at the #V&A in London last night! What a beautiful midsummer evening in celebration of our wonderful authors and the brilliant stories they tell. Roll on another year of incredible reads! #harpercollins #childrensbooks

Looking for reading for pleasure inspiration? Don't miss these practical, evidence-based how-to guides from Book Squad. Catering to every age group, these guides will help you boost reading engagement in six weeks and include special tips for families: issuu.com/collinsed/st...

It's #MidsummersDay! What better time to look ahead to these two gorgeous books publishing next week. Whether you're seeking enchanting Shakespearian comedy or a cosy murder mystery, we've got your young readers covered with these magical stories for the long midsummer nights ☀️

It's official: #DangerousInfluence by @sallynicholls.bsky.social is one of the @thebookseller.com's Top Ten not to miss in September 2026! 📚

Can't wait until September to check out @sallynicholls.bsky.social's compulsive new YA novel exploring the consequences of ‘sharenting’ on social media? Have an early sneak peek of #DangerousInfluence here: issuu.com/collinsed/do...

Huge congratulations to author Keith Gray on thirty years of incredible books for young readers! 📚 We're so proud to publish these powerful stories. Keith's latest, #BensGargoyle, "a great gothic tale of psychological horror" (@alastairc.com) is out now! collins.co.uk/products/9780008774615

In August and November 2026 we are publishing 6 new titles for interest age 11+, reading age 6. From wartime resilience and mysterious strangers to haunted houses and sporty mishaps, @stevecolewriter.bsky.social & @tanyalandman.bsky.social deliver a range of quick reads for struggling teen readers.

We are delighted to announce #FrontFoot, a new sports story from #TomPalmer! Navigating life in England, Azeem hopes to share his passion for cricket with his new friends. But will worries for his mum and sister in Pakistan hold him back from playing on his Front Foot? Coming August 2026.

We are thrilled that #SoulFeeder by #JenniferKillick and #TheTimeEngine by @lindsaygalvin.bsky.social were selected as @thetimes.com Children's Book(s) of the Week! Thank you #LucyBannerman. Read more at: 🐍 collins.co.uk/products/978... 🕰️ collins.co.uk/products/978...

We celebrated #EmpathyDay in the Barrington Stoke office at our annual Empathy Book Club, discussing 'One Day' by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, one of the brilliant books in this year's Read for Empathy Collection. Learn more at @empathylabuk.bsky.social's website: empathylab.uk/empathy-day/

The #WorldCup starts today! If your pupils are anything like Bobby Bains, they'll struggle to focus when there's a match on. Spark creativity & discussions around football, community and inclusion with FREE classroom resources from Scott Evans. Download at bit.ly/4v5aFvJ

Are your students into football? Encourage them to read into it this summer with our list of recommended footy fiction: collins.co.uk/blogs/barrin...

Calling all reviewers! #DangerousInfluence, @sallynicholls.bsky.social's compulsive YA novel exploring the consequences of 'sharenting' & social media intrusion on the life of the teenage daughter of a mummy influencer, is now available to request on NetGalley: netgalley.co.uk/publisher/title/849309

The World Cup kicks off tomorrow! If your young reader loves football, why not keep the fun going with one of our super-readable sports stories from incredible authors like @balirai.bsky.social, @eveainsworth.bsky.social and Tom Palmer. Explore the whole collection at collins.co.uk/collections/....