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February 24, 2026

Less than 10% of teenage boys read for pleasure according to new report

A new report from the National Literary Trust has found that less than 10% of…

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February 20, 2026

Penguin Random House launch indie bookshop grants

UK Publisher, Penguin Random House, have announced the launch of the Penguin Children’s Bookshop Grant…

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Adaptations News

February 18, 2026

Practical Magic to get musical adaptation

Alice Hoffman’s 1995 novel, Practical Magic, is set to be adapted for stage, in a…

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February 14, 2026

Funding opens access to landmark collection of LGBTQ+ literature at Senate House Library

A press release from the University of London reveals that a grant of nearly £250,000…

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Children's Literature News

February 10, 2026

Granny Gruffalo revealed as title for third in the series

Julia Donaldson has revealed the title of the third book in the much-loved Gruffalo series;…

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February 8, 2026

Ian McKellen performs 400-year-old pro-immigrant Shakespeare monologue in protest of ICE

British actor, Sir Ian McKellen, known for his roles in countless Shakespeare productions (among many…

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Children's Literature News

February 4, 2026

Julia Donaldson surpassed J.K. Rowling to become the UK’s top all-time author by volume

Much-loved children’s author, Julia Donaldson, known for titles including: The Gruffalo, The Stick Man, Room…

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Discussion and Recommendations News

February 3, 2026

7 Books That Explore Worlds Run by Corrupt Elites (And Why They Feel So Relevant Right Now)

Every generation seems fascinated by the same unsettling question: what if the world isn’t really…

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New Releases News

February 1, 2026

Time Traveler’s Wife sequel to publish this autumn

Audrey Niffenegger’s global bestselling novel, The Time Traveler’s Wife, is set to get a sequel,…

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Authors News

January 28, 2026

Author, Bernardine Evaristo renews calls for more a diverse literature curriculum in England

Booker-prize winning author, Bernardine Evaristo, has lent her voice to renewed calls for schools in…

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