πŸ“’ Calling all libraries!

#BookTrustStorytime voting is now open - this is your chance to share families' views and help us pick the next BookTrust Storytime winner.

πŸ‘‰ Check your emails for all the details you need about how to submit your votes!

πŸ“’ Calling all of our Early Years partners delivering #Bookstart or #BookTrustStorytime!

Did you get involved in #StorySharerWeek? If so, we want to know what you loved & what could be better to help us shape next year's celebration.

Take our survey πŸ‘‡

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NJpr1Jv1ZUSSZbBFyP1bA-jGdgA10c5Ig26nW5WmsfZUNTZSQVM2VkxTVUZPMzIzMEM5NkRIV1E5Uy4u

Today's #BookTrustStorytime spotlight is on the wonderful #Superwolf by Helen Docherty and Thomas Docherty!

Head to our website to find Helen reading the story plus activities and resources to use in your library:

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/booktrust-storytime-resources/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=booktrust-storytime-2526&utm_content=mastodon-post-121125

We're so excited that #BookTrustStorytime is back in libraries for another year!

We've listened to feedback from the brilliant librarians taking part - so this year, we're sharing even more book-based activities and extra ideas.

Find them here:

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/booktrust-storytime-resources/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=booktrust-storytime-2526&utm_content=mastodon-post-291025

This #StorySharerWeek, we're sharing how Nottingham Libraries have used #BookTrustStorytime to engage families.

Here, librarians Hannah and David explain how the programme has helped them to connect with their community and spark a love of reading:

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/booktrust-storytime-parents-now-come-into-the-library-and-read-stories-out-loud-and-children-gather-to-listen/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=booktrust-storytime-2526&utm_content=mastodon-post-141025

What's preventing families from reading more?

We asked #BookTrustStorytime librarians - and this is how many of them agreed that these barriers have an impact.

BookTrust Storytime aims to help families get reading through fun library experiences πŸ‘‡

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/programmes/booktrust-storytime/#heading-134684?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=booktrust-storytime-2526&utm_content=mastodon-post-080825

Over a third of children taking part in #BookTrustStorytime were new to the library - and 59% returned after their first visit!

Thank you to all of the brilliant librarians who made BookTrust Storytime so engaging and exciting for families. (2/3)

We're thrilled to reveal that over 60,000 children under five took part in #BookTrustStorytime this year!

Approximately 90% of libraries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland took part - and it had a big impact πŸ‘‡ (1/3)

We unveiled our #BookTrustStorytime Prize shortlist today - but did you know that 60,000 children took part last year?

Our new report explores the impact of BookTrust Storytime - but also shares librarians' views on the challenges facing families πŸ‘‡

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/news-updates/booktrust-unveils-booktrust-storytime-prize-2026-shortlist-and-reveals-60-000-children-took-part-last-year/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=booktrust-storytime-2526&utm_content=mastodon-post-170625-2