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We’ve all been convinced our cat is secretly hiding something... 🐱✈️

📚 That’s Not Stella by Donna Fredin

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09.03.2026 18:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Happy World Book Day! 📚

Did you know the £1 World Book Day token can be used as £1 off any book in participating bookshops?

It’s a great chance to help children discover a story that really speaks to them - including inclusive books where they can see themselves and others! 💛

05.03.2026 20:26 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

💝 Mother’s Day is the perfect time to share a book with your little one.

From sweet, cosy baby books to tender picture books, these stories honour all types of mums from different backgrounds, identities and cultures 📖✨

Shop the list: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/books-for-mothers-day

04.03.2026 21:04 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

This month’s inclusive picks include tender family stories, a funny take on new parenthood, & the brilliantly relatable Hari Kumar: Ultimate Superstar exploring AuDHD. 💛📖

www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/the-best-new-inclusive-childrens-books-february-2026

27.02.2026 20:49 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

✨ Another successful year for the #IBCawards2026 ✨
In the National Year of Reading, we’re reminded that when books reflect children’s lives, connection follows.

Every shortlisted title mattered. Every winner mattered. Every book moved the needle. 📚🏆

Congratulations to all our award winners 💛

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🏆 The #IBCawards2026 Highly Illustrated Children’s Fiction WINNER is…

Supa Nova 🧪 Written and illustrated by Chanté Timothy | Published by Nosy Crow

Congratulations! 🌟

25.02.2026 20:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

🏆 The #IBCawards2026 Picture Books WINNER is…

The Beautiful Layers of Me 🥻 Written by Sophia Payne | Illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane | Published by Walker Books

Congratulations! 🌟

25.02.2026 19:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

🏆 The #IBCawards2026 Baby & Toddler WINNER is…

Let’s Play 🧸 Written by Alex Strick | Illustrated by Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow | Published by Child’s Play

Congratulations! 🌟

25.02.2026 19:41 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Chosen by readers, here are #IBCawards2026 Children’s Choice WINNERS! 🏆🧡

Won’t Go! 🩰 Sumana Seeboruth & Fotini Tikkou | Pub. by Barefoot Books

Cloud Boy 💭 Greg Stobbs | Pub. by Oxford Children’s

Supa Nova 🧪 Chanté Timothy | Pub. by Nosy Crow

25.02.2026 19:33 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1

Tune in to watch the #IBCawards2026 now! 🎉🏆

inclusivebooksforchildren.org/awards#watch-the-ibc-awards-2026-live

25.02.2026 19:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Tune in to watch the #IBCawards2026 now! 🎉🏆

25.02.2026 19:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Tomorrow! ⭐

The IBC Awards 2026 stream live from Southbank, London as we celebrate the very best in inclusive children’s books. 📚✨

Join us for the winner announcements and all the excitement.

🔗 www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/awards

24.02.2026 21:27 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

When creators notice who’s missing on our shelves, powerful things happen.

Grandad’s Camper began as a dissertation on older LGBTQ+ representation — and became a national prize winner. 🌈📚

👉www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/products/grandads-camper

19.02.2026 20:50 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

1 week to go! 🏙️✨ Join us for the #IBCawards2026, streaming LIVE from London!

Tap the link to join the party and celebrate the UK’s best inclusive children’s books! ▶️ inclusivebooksforchildren.org/awards#watch-the-ibc-awards-2026-live

18.02.2026 18:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Welcome to our collection of children's chapter books for ages 6+ celebrating girl power! 💪✨

These stories feature determined young girls who get things done & do not let obstacles stand in their way. 📚

💫 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/chapter-books-with-strong-female-characters

18.02.2026 17:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Love is in the air! ❤️ It’s the perfect time to celebrate different types of love, from family & friendship bonds to self-love. These beautiful books make for great reads to cuddle up with this Valentine’s season! 📚

💌 Shop the list inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/books-about-love-love-love

12.02.2026 22:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

11.02.2026 20:45 — 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0

Blooming lovely to see ERROL'S GARDEN by Gillian Hibbs here! 🌱
What a top idea for a booklist theme @ibc-reads.bsky.social 📚

12.02.2026 12:54 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Ooh! Four of our books in @ibc-reads.bsky.social's wonderful winter 2026 top 10 diverse books for age 1-3! Thank you!

12.02.2026 12:56 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

shortlist graphic in orange on left and book cover illustration on right with smiling baby and toys, building blocks, plush rabbit, spotty ball, car, duck

LET’S PLAY on @ibc-reads.bsky.social Inclusive Books for Children Awards Baby & Toddler shortlist!

@alexstrick.bsky.social's brilliant touch-and-feel book illustrated by Annie Kubler & Sarah Dellow is for absolutely everyone!

Great list, congrats all! #IBCawards2026 #wendyslegacy @booktrust.org.uk

12.02.2026 14:20 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Save the date! 🏙️✨

The #IBCawards2026 is streaming LIVE from London on 25 February. The countdown starts now... ⏰

11.02.2026 17:30 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

📚 Did you know?
Ada Twist, Scientist has inspired readers far beyond Earth — celebrating curiosity, creativity, and the joy of asking why. 🚀
A reminder of how inclusive stories can help children imagine themselves anywhere. 💡📖

👉www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/products/ada-twist-scientist

05.02.2026 20:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

🌍 Explore the world through stories! These chapter books by Own Voice creatives are set in countries beyond the UK. For ages 6+, these stories are perfect for independent or shared reading. 📚✨

Shop the list: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/books-that-broaden-horizons

04.02.2026 22:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

New year, new stories. This month’s inclusive picks include Lunar New Year celebrations, calm and thoughtful picture books, playful poetry and brilliant early chapter reads.
A lovely mix for refreshing classroom and library shelves this winter. 💛📖

https://ow.ly/7kB350Y5mFA

30.01.2026 21:00 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

A book to inspire you to look a little deeper... 🌊

See for Yourself is a beautiful, lyrical picture book for readers aged 3+, inviting children to explore endless possibilities and pathways of their own. 📖✨

👉www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/products/see-for-yourself

29.01.2026 18:15 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

🏙️ Step into the vibrant world of tower-block living! Our inclusive children’s books celebrate diverse families, friendship, and everyday magic in high-rise flats. Perfect for ages 2–9. 🌈✨

Shop the list: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/tower-block-tales

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Our Top 10 Books for a Diverse Bookshelf (6–9) brings together inclusive chapter books, beginner novels, graphic novels and anthologies — ideal for shared & independent reading in KS2.
A strong foundation for diverse, engaging classroom libraries.

👉https://ow.ly/QECO50Y1Qjc

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Our Top 10 Books for a Diverse Bookshelf (5–7) features inclusive, highly illustrated chapter books and non-fiction — ideal for early readers developing independence & confidence.
Expert-compiled to support strong foundations for reading success in KS1.

👉https://ow.ly/H1U350Y1nfl

22.01.2026 20:01 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Our Top 10 Books for a Diverse Bookshelf (3–7) brings together inclusive picture books & early reads that support empathy, curiosity & a sense of belonging.
A thoughtful starting point for EYFS & KS1 classroom libraries.

👉https://ow.ly/XCyt50Y0NGu

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