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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How are children’s books reflecting disability Reflecting Disability has announced the results of its study into the representation of disabled people in children’s books. In research funded by Arts Council England and using analysis carried out by The …

Latest Issue

BfK 280 September 2026

This issue’s cover illustration is from The Worst Thing That Could Possibly Happen, written by Guy Bass, illustrated by David Roberts. Thanks to Little Tiger for their help with this cover.

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