Walker worldwide:
Our American sister company.
www.candlewick.com
Our Australian sister company.
www.walkerbooks.com.au
Choosing books:
Use this comprehensive and user-friendly site to find your nearest library.
www.findyourlibrary.co.uk
An easy-to-use review site for choosing books, with special guidance tools to help you find new books to keep children inspired and entertained.
www.lovereading.co.uk
A child-friendly site to help kids and teens choose their own books.
www.readingmatters.co.uk
Reviewed and rated children’s books.
www.thebookbag.co.uk
Books for 10–15 year olds, reviewed by 10–15 year olds.
www.cool-reads.co.uk
A community website where you can share ideas and opinions about books.
www.astoryforbedtime.com
A celebration of great picture books to inspire your child.
www.bigpicture.org.uk
Reading with children
A collaboration between charities, the private sector and the government to promote reading.
www.everychildareader.org
Father-friendly advice and information on getting more dads to read with their children.
www.fatherhoodinstitute.org
A parent-friendly website which includes top tips and useful resources to encourage children to read. The National Literacy Trust also runs a scheme involving premier footballers reading in their libraries and clubs – brilliant for getting boys into books.
www.literacytrust.org.uk
The campaign ‘Reading is Fundamental’ is an excellent way to promote a love of reading among children.
www.rif.org
A Scottish initiative to encourage a passion for books and reading.
www.readtogether.co.uk
Up-to-date news and information about children’s books.
www.readingzone.com
A free online children's book resource for teachers, students and librarians, providing support for literacy teaching, creative writing and more.
www.writeaway.org.uk
Literacy and library groups
A new initiative to encourage children aged 11+ to read more.
www.bookedup.org
Booktrust provides initiatives to encourage children of all ages to read, from Bookstart to Everybody Writes.
www.booktrusted.co.uk
The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education contains everything you need to know about language, literacy, literature and learning.
www.clpe.co.uk
Advisory services and training for school librarians and school library services.
www.sla.org.uk
The Federation of Children’s Books Groups promotes reading among children of all ages.
www.fcbg.org.uk
The professional body for librarians and information professionals.
www.cilip.org.uk