Only one per cent of children's books published in 2017 featured a black, Asian or minority ethnic character, research finds
Children come in all colours – so why don’t their characters?
EasyJet open a library in the skies
The budget airline is beating boredom and boosting literacy by lending young passengers books onboard
Watch out chiddlers! Roald Dahl books for babies are coming…
The first ever preschool adaptations of the classic storyteller will be published in June 2018 by Puffin
We love… Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler
The bestselling illustrator laments how there is No Room On The Broom after Brexit as he wins a British Book Award
Paddington celebrates 60 years of stories
A much-anticipated new book about the beloved bear is being published to mark his 60th anniversary
We meet… award-winning debut author Camille Whitcher
The winner of the inaugural Stratford-Salariya prize reveals how her passion for rabbits and Japanese heritage created a perfect picture book
How to save the world with Dr Seuss
Share this special edition of eco-fable The Lorax with your child on Earth Day 2018
How the Boston bombings inspired a new children’s book
The authors of Rescue & Jessica explain how and why they turned personal tragedy into a poignant picture book
World Book Day costumes made easy
No time to make an outfit? There's a bargain range of ready-made characters at Sainsbury's
Spread a love of books on Valentine’s Day
Give a child a book on 14 February to celebrate International Book Giving Day
Congratulations Helen Oxenbury!
The veteran illustrator behind We're Going On A Bear Hunt is honoured by Booktrust
Where are all the leading ladies?
Male characters are twice as likely to get a speaking role in picture books, new research finds
