The Alligator's Mouth Award
Book awards
An annual award that celebrates highly illustrated fiction for younger readers aged 6-8. The shortlist is announced in May.
Free
KS1, KS2
The Children's Bookshow
Literature Festival
A tour of theatre performances and in-school workshops by children's authors, illustrators and poets that runs from 29th September to 17th November .
£
KS1, KS2
The Colourful Bookshelf
School book supplier or specialist publisher
An online bookshop and website dedicated to promoting the work of British children's authors and illustrators of colour.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
The Diverse Book Awards
Book awards
Annual book awards celebrating the best inclusive fiction for children, young adults and adults. Shortlists announced in September .
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The Phoenix
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A weekly, high quality comic for children aged 7-14 featuring stories and non-fiction topics.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
The Reader Teacher
Booklists and book reviews
Booklists and recommendations for primary school reading.
Free
KS1, KS2
The Week Junior
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A weekly news and current affairs magazine for KS2 and KS3 students.
£
KS2, KS3
The Week Junior Science + Nature
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly STEM magazine for KS2 and KS3 students.
£
KS2, KS3
Tir na n-Og Children's Book Awards
Book awards
Annual awards that recognise and celebrate the best literature for children and young people in Wales. The shortlist is announced in March.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Toppsta
Booklists and book reviews
A book review and book recommendation site based on reviews by young people.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
TransitionEd Conference
Conference or Trade Show
A free online conference exploring the issues around transition. TransitionEd 2024 will take place on 15th June.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Travelling Books
School book fair
School Book Fair service that allows schools to earn Rewards to spend on books and teaching resources for the classroom or school library.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Twinkl
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A bank of educational resources created by teachers for primary and secondary schools.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
UKLA Book Awards
Book awards
Annual book awards judged by classroom teachers. Shortlists are announced in March.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Unite for Literacy Online Library
Books, ebooks and audiobooks
Open access library of over 500 illustrated digital books with audio narration for beginner readers.
Free
KS1, KS2
Usborne Author Events
Author events
In-school author events tailored to your school featuring authors from the Usborne list.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Usborne School Book Fairs
School book fair
School Book Fair service that allows schools to earn up to 60% of the value of sales in free Usborne books.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Waterstones Children's Book Prize
Book awards
Annual book award that celebrates the best in children's publishing as voted for by Waterstones booksellers. Shortlists are announced in February.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
We Are Heroes
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A series of six free mini magazines created to help children process the impact of the Covid pandemic in a creative way.
Free
KS1, KS2
Wellbeing Wednesday Teaching Schemes
Lesson plans and teaching aids
Fully resourced health and wellbeing teaching programmes for EYFS and primary schools.
£
KS1, KS2
What on Earth! Magazine
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly non-fiction magazine for young people aged 7-14.
£
KS2, KS3
Whizz Pop Bang!
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly science magazine to inspire young scientists in KS1 and KS2.
£
KS1, KS2
Windrush Day
Event
Windrush Day is celebrated on 22nd June. It acknowledges the contribution and sacrifices the Windrush Generation and their descendants have made to British society.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...