The e-future looks bright
Alex Strick looks forward to enjoying stories in all their formats in 2012, which sees the digital revolution continue to help all audiences access and enjoy books. 
Books of the year 2011
I've been trying to do a filtered keyword search in my brain for the overriding themes affecting novelists in 2011 and I'm coming up with nothing. For all the snobbery...
How to be funny
This month's writing tips... stand up comedian Tiernan Douieb writes about how to write funny stuff in a funny way. It's funny stuff.
Richard and Judy’s Children's Christmas Book Club 2011
Booktrust teams up again with WHSmith for Richard and Judy’s Children's Christmas Book Club 2011.
Books We Like
Listen up homeboys and homegirls... we give you this month's book recommendations
Bookstart
Free books to all children before they start school, to inspire a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life.
Booktime
Free book pack to every eligible child when they start primary school, with guidance for parents and carers on shared reading.
Letterbox Club
Focuses on improving the educational outlook for children aged 7-13 in foster families by providing them with a parcel of books, maths activities and educational materials every month for six months.
Booked Up
A national programme that aims to give a free book to every child starting secondary school in England.
Booktrust's targeted offers
Booktrust has three new targeted offers: Bookstart Corner for children's centres; The Ant Club for primary schools; and Beyond Booked Up for secondary schools.
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Writer in residence
Happy New Year!
by Bali Rai
First of all let me wish everyone a belated but heartfelt Happy New Year. 2012 is looking very exciting with my residency really kicking in and with a whole host...
