BOOKS FOR KEEPS

is the UK’s leading, independent children’s book magazine. It was launched in 1980 and ever since has been reviewing hundreds of new children’s books each year and publishing articles on every aspect of writing for children. There are over 12,500 reviews on our new website and more than 2,000 articles including interviews with the top children’s authors and illustrators.

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It has been a particularly busy time in the world of children’s books. This month, Patrice Lawrence was announced as the new Waterstones Children’s Laureate, taking over from Frank Cottrell-Boyce. She promises to ‘champion the power of books to make us …

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Bfk 279 July 2026

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.

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