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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The reading paradox Hello and welcome to this issue of Books for Keeps. There has been both good and less good news in the children’s book world since our last. April saw publication of another gloomy report into children’s reading. NielsenIQ BookData’ …

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Bfk 278 May 2026

This issue’s cover illustration is from I Am Ray’s Imaginary Friend, written by Brian Moses, illustration by Bethan Welby. Thanks to Scallywag Press for their help with this cover.

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