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• ↓ Launched in 1980, we’ve reviewed hundreds of new children’s books each year and published articles on every aspect of writing for children. There are over 12,500 reviews on our website and more than 2,000 articles including interviews with the top children’s authors and illustrators.
• ↓ Launched in 1980, we’ve reviewed hundreds of new children’s books each year and published articles on every aspect of writing for children. There are over 12,500 reviews on our website and more than 2,000 articles including interviews with the top children’s authors and illustrators.
• ↓ Award-winning author Nadia Mikail answers our questions on her new book. Nathanael Lessore interviewed by Michelle Pauli, Windows into Illustration: Natalia Shaloshvili, Michael Rosen at 80 on five decades-plus of talking and listening to children, Nicolette Jones explores woods in picturebooks, and much more.
• ↓ All aboard! An interJoanne Owen interviews Fiona Dixon about her debut novel, Thief of Magic. You’re a Good Man, Mr Stanton! Celebrating 20 years of Mr Gum. Introducing the GLL Literary Foundation Authors 2026. Beyond the Secret Garden: Alphabet Books - Words and Worlds. A Q&A interview with Sophie Anderson and much more.
• ↓ All aboard! An interview with Emma Swan, author of Cruise Ship Kid, Farrah Serroukh picks out the key takeaway from the most recent CLPE Reflecting Realities Report, Windows into Illustration: Alea Marley, A Q&A interview with Tom Moorhouse, Key figures in the children’s book world share their hopes for 2026 and much more.
• ↓ Books of the Year 2025, Christopher Edge interviewed by Andrea Reece, The Books for Keeps elves select the best books to stuff into stockings, Poetry for Giving 2025: chosen by Clive Barnes, Brian Alderson wraps up a book whose illustrator deserves more attention, Poetry For Giving 2025 and much more.
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""The most important periodical in the world of British children's books.""

"This issue’s cover illustration is from The Green Child, written by Hollie Hughes, illustration by Britta Teckentrup. Thanks to Post Wave Children’s Books for their help with this cover."

"Books for Keeps readers will know Rose Robbins for her picture books, including Loud! and Me and My Sister, humorous, engaging stories which also explore neurodiversity. Her first graphic novel is another funny story with a gentle emphasis on young children’s emotions and on understanding others. Ta …"

"Books for Keeps readers will know Rose Robbins for her picture books, including Loud! and Me and My Sister, humorous, engaging stories which also explore neurodiversity. Her first graphic novel is another funny story with a gentle emphasis on young children’s emotions and on understanding others. Tangle and Eno previously attended Kitten School but these young cats are now ready to move up to Cat School. They know ea …"

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Launched in 1980, we’ve reviewed hundreds of new children’s books each year and published articles on every aspect of writing for children. There are over 12,500 reviews on our website and more than 2,000 articles including interviews with the top children’s authors and illustrators.

Launched in 1980, we’ve reviewed hundreds of new children’s books each year and published articles on every aspect of writing for children. There are over 12,500 reviews on our website and more than 2,000 articles including interviews with the top children’s authors and illustrators.

Award-winning author Nadia Mikail answers our questions on her new book. Nathanael Lessore interviewed by Michelle Pauli, Windows into Illustration: Natalia Shaloshvili, Michael Rosen at 80 on five decades-plus of talking and listening to children, Nicolette Jones explores woods in picturebooks, and much more.

All aboard! An interJoanne Owen interviews Fiona Dixon about her debut novel, Thief of Magic. You’re a Good Man, Mr Stanton! Celebrating 20 years of Mr Gum. Introducing the GLL Literary Foundation Authors 2026. Beyond the Secret Garden: Alphabet Books - Words and Worlds. A Q&A interview with Sophie Anderson and much more.

All aboard! An interview with Emma Swan, author of Cruise Ship Kid, Farrah Serroukh picks out the key takeaway from the most recent CLPE Reflecting Realities Report, Windows into Illustration: Alea Marley, A Q&A interview with Tom Moorhouse, Key figures in the children’s book world share their hopes for 2026 and much more.

Books of the Year 2025, Christopher Edge interviewed by Andrea Reece, The Books for Keeps elves select the best books to stuff into stockings, Poetry for Giving 2025: chosen by Clive Barnes, Brian Alderson wraps up a book whose illustrator deserves more attention, Poetry For Giving 2025 and much more.