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Let kids read for fun says new BookTrust writer in residence SF Said

The British Muslim author thinks no adult should belittle a child’s choice of reading and looks forward to a ‘representative ecology’ in UK children’s publishing

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023

Children’s authors of colour published in UK rose to 11.7% of market in 2021

BookTrust research shows, however, that the overall picture ‘remains far from representative’ with some writers and illustrators reporting tokenism

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

BookTrust launches Christmas appeal with research showing parents buying fewer presents

Survey shows more than 60% of UK parents will be spending less this year on gifts for children, as charity begins #JustOneBook drive to give disadvantaged youngsters book parcels

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022