Bookbuzz Secondary is a subsidised book gifting programme designed to promote and support reading for pleasure during the transition to secondary school.

Schools sign up to give pupils in Years 7 and 8 the opportunity to choose a book from a curated selection of 16 titles to take home and keep. Schools are then able to buy discounted copies of the books to distribute to their students.

Participating schools also receive a range of resources to support delivery of the programme, including:

• A Bookbuzz Secondary launch pack containing posters, bookmarks for each student and a guide with tips and ideas on how to promote the programme in school.
• Two copies of each of the 16 expert-selected books in the collection for the library.
• Access to the Bookbuzz Coordinator Area featuring a wide range of digital and printable resources to help engage students, including Bookbuzz author videos.

Timeline:

• Registration for Bookbuzz Secondary 2026 opens on 2nd March and closes on 18th September.
• The new titles are announced on 5th May.
• Launch packs arrive in September.
• Student book ordering runs from September until October.
• Books are delivered to schools by the end of the autumn term.

Cost: £3.65 per student. Schools buy as many books as they need. 

About BookTrust: BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, providing books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading across every region in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.