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Right, we're off for the weekend - and we have a whole pile of awesome new books to enjoy! If you need some reading inspiration, check out our list of children's books we're absolutely loving this July: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-we-love  Pic: Rebecca Cobbpic.twitter.com/yvXjkaJDny

If you loved Julian is a Mermaid, you do not want to miss Jessica Love's beautiful follow-up Julian at the Wedding! Luckily, we're giving you the chance to win a copy over here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/competitions/julian-at-the-wedding-win-this-gorgeous-tale-of-love-and-friendship/ …pic.twitter.com/UFuxAqtUrE

We think #MyBookbuzz students will be fascinated by #SurvivalInSpace from @WriterDavidLong and Stefano Tambellini - it's an extraordinary tale of bravery and creativity. Find out more about Bookbuzz and register here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/bookbuzz  @BarringtonStokepic.twitter.com/GOMfUtD8Qx

Gearing up for the big match tomorrow? If #EURO2020 has made your children want to get involved with the beautiful game, don't miss our competition to win the super book How to Be a Footballer: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/competitions/Win-this-wonderful-guide-to-the-world-of-football/ … Pic: Sol Lineropic.twitter.com/RWMQ62TKgJ

We hope you're loving the #SummerOfReading as much as we are! There are even more fun activities planned for next week, so make sure you stay tuned to the website to find out what's coming up: https://readingagency.org.uk/news/blog/summer-of-reading.html …pic.twitter.com/nCZJU0vIt3

We're giving you the chance to win Look to the Skies, a gorgeous new book which tracks the migration of butterflies across the seasons! With peep-through holes and cute illustrations, it's such a treat: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/competitions/look-to-the-skies-and-win-this-beautiful-butterfly-book/ …pic.twitter.com/tVKRMO9sWt

Is anyone else still trying to get over the fact that it's JULY now? Luckily, these books set by the seaside are definitely helping to get us in a summery mood: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/bookstart/at-the-seaside/ … Pic: Shirley Hughespic.twitter.com/a9cI6uTVAs

Want to find out how many of our #100BestBooks you've read? Head over this way to take our quizzes - don't forget to let us know how you get on! https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/quizzes/ …pic.twitter.com/JqvCV72Ggh

We're giving you the chance to win two utterly adorable books from Anneliesdraws - they're impossible to look at without going all gooey inside! Find out how you could get your hands on It's OK to Make Mistakes and It's OK to Need a Friend here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/competitions/win-two-heartwarming-picture-books-about-friendship-and-kindness-by-artist-anneliesdraws/ …pic.twitter.com/X1nHtwkTVH

Food poverty has been in the news a lot recently, and now two children's books are tackling the issue. Our Writer in Residence @OnjaliRauf chatted to @EwaJozefkowicz about their stories and what a difference they hope they'll make: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2021/july/tackling-child-food-poverty-onjali-q-rauf-talks-to-ewa-jozefkowicz/ … Pic: Elisa Paganellipic.twitter.com/C8OOuxWkDN

The #BookTrustHomeTime Cupboard is packed full of treats... including Cressida Cowell reading her How to Train Your Dragon series chapter by chapter! Scroll down to find the eight books she's read so far (we won't judge if you binge watch this weekend...) https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/open-the-hometime-cupboard/ …pic.twitter.com/sf96p8mhD1

When a book is about a cat who works in a bookshop - well, you just can't go wrong, can you? The Bookshop Cat by Cindy Wume is an utter delight, and we have five copies to give away here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/competitions/the-bookshop-cat-discover-this-beautiful-tale-of-a-reading-mad-moggy/ …pic.twitter.com/DlpzDtppxP

Our Waterstones Children's Laureate @CressidaCowell is passionate about #LifechangingLibraries and believes EVERY child should have access to an amazing primary school library space! Find out more about her campaign and get top tips to help your school: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/lifechanginglibraries …pic.twitter.com/nK3atw0Oaa

We released our #100BestBooks list this week, so you know our favourite stories and non-fiction from the past 100 years... but what are yours? Whether they're on our list or not, we'd love to hear what you would choose! https://www.booktrust.org.uk/100-best-books pic.twitter.com/h2vg0rzmhU

We've got a magical story for you on #BookTrustHomeTime today The super @BeatriceBlue_ is here to read us her special book Once Upon a Unicorn Horn so sit back, relax and enjoy (what a Friday treat!) https://www.booktrust.org.uk/hometime pic.twitter.com/VoyE7towJF

Reading good historical fiction is like time-travelling - so what a treat that the brilliant Hilary McKay has picked out some of her favourite titles for children! Join us on a journey to the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, and many more fascinating places: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2021/july/7-historical-books-that-transport-us-to-the-past-chosen-by-hilary-mckay/ …pic.twitter.com/dghRNMqi1o

Mrs Noah's Garden is an utterly stunning book from Jackie Morris and James Mayhew - and perfect for this time of year! We have five copies to give away AND you could learn how to make a flower crown (what a fun thing to do this weekend!) https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/competitions/mrs-noahs-garden-make-a-flower-crown-and-celebrate-midsummer-with-this-beautiful-picture-book/ …pic.twitter.com/Ym3pmUniDf

Our #BookOfTheDay is perfect for #FunnyBookFriday! #TheExplodingLifeOfScarlettFife by @MaryAliceEvans and @Chris_Jev is smart, perceptive and utterly hilarious: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book/t/the-exploding-life-of-scarlett-fife/ … @HachetteKidspic.twitter.com/gKLGZ3GhgH

This Book is Feminist is a fantastic, must-read guide for teens - it's inclusive, stylish and interactive, and will get readers thinking about how feminism can make everyone's lives better. We have three copies to give away here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/competitions/win-a-fantastic-guide-to-feminism-for-teen-readers/ … Pic: Aurelia Durandpic.twitter.com/4wrwk4LrhJ

There's still time to enter @OnjaliRauf's super-duper writing competition! She's asking children to write about local people they admire - and there are some amazing prizes up for grabs: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2021/march/whos-your-local-hero-onjali-q-rauf-wants-you-to-share-your-stories/ …pic.twitter.com/l5t8x3mQ48