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Jennifer Killick: Why I Write What I Write

Jennifer Killick: Why I Write What I Write

"I think horror is the best genre of book to lure children away from their screens and back between the pages." Award-winning author Jennifer Killick has taken to the blog to explain what encouraged her love of books...

8 min

'15 Books for building empathy' on a yellow background above an array of Barrington Stoke books

15 books for building empathy

Ahead of Empathy Day 2026, discover 15 of our newest empathy-building reads for all ages.

10 min

'Examining boys' friendships through fiction' in white text on a dark green background, with the following book covers next to the text: Big Words, The List, Northern Soul, Under the Skin and Game Over!

Examining boys' friendships through fiction

Secondary school can be a challenging time for young people. As well as facing academic pressures they must navigate changing social circles, increasingly addictive social media and <a rel="noopener" title="Education Week article: Teens Are the Loneliest People in the World,...

7 min

The School Library Association and Barrington Stoke launch new Reader of the Year Award

The School Library Association and Barrington Stoke launch new Reader of the Year Award

Ahead of World Book Day, and to celebrate the National Year of Reading, the School Library Association (SLA) is launching a brand-new award in collaboration with Barrington Stoke. <img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2473/3068/files/Readerof_the_Year_Stacked.png?v=1772187768" alt="" width="181" height="158" style="margin-bottom: 0px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right:...

3 min

Steve Cole: Why Dystopian Fiction Still Matters

Steve Cole: Why Dystopian Fiction Still Matters

Steve Cole discusses the importance of dystopian fiction for young readers and shares some of his top picks in the genre. 

3 min

Inclusive, accessible Gothic reads to support KS3 study

Inclusive, accessible Gothic reads to support KS3 study

There’s much in the Gothic that has the capacity to entertain and enthral even the most reluctant readers, but the genre can present some accessibility challenges too. Archaic language, lengthy wordcounts and unfamiliar contexts can be barriers...

4 min

Chills and thrills: 13 heart-racing stories to get you in the Halloween spirit 👻

Chills and thrills: 13 heart-racing stories to get you in the Halloween spirit 👻

13 of our most adrenaline-pumping new releases...

7 min

Guest blog: My Journey with Dyslexia

Guest blog: My Journey with Dyslexia

Primary teacher and Early Years Specialist Sarah (@thedyslexicleader) joins us on the blog for Dyslexia Awareness...

8 min

'Reading for Remembrance'

Supporting study of the First World War through fiction

Armistice Day is an important time of year, offering schools the chance to reflect and learn. We know that for many students, historical fiction is an effective way to discover stories from the past and offers a starting point for...

4 min

Catherine Johnson on the importance of teaching Black History

Catherine Johnson on the importance of teaching Black History

Catherine Johnson, author of acclaimed narrative non-fiction books Dance of Resistance, Journey Back to Freedom and <a href="https://collins.co.uk/products/9781781128404" target="_blank"...

6 min

12 books to combat back-to-school worries

12 books to combat back-to-school worries

Returning to school after the holidays can be an intimidating prospect for children of all ages. The classroom routine is a big adjustment after time away, and the start of a new term can bring all sorts...

5 min

Blitzers: Killer Robots, Toxic Masculinity, and Flower Arranging

Blitzers: Killer Robots, Toxic Masculinity, and Flower Arranging

Award-winning author and self-confessed tech geek Alastair Chisholm delves into the inspiration behind his latest novella <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times...

6 min