Inclusive Books for Children @ibc_reads
Our website makes it easy to find high-quality, inclusive children's books. Registered charity. 📚 #ChooseInclusiveBooks inclusivebooksforchildren.org United Kingdom Joined May 2023-
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Delighted to see that Ros Beardshaw has TWO books on @ibc_reads Picture Books for Starting School/Nursery list. 🙌🙌 When a Dragon Goes to School written by Caryl Hart and published by @NosyCrow and Lulu’s First Day written by Anna McQuinn and published by Alanna Max.
Back-to-school brings big feelings — excitement, nerves, new routines. 📚💜 We’ve curated the best inclusive picture books (ages 1–4) to help children feel reassured & ready for September. ✨ 👉 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/be…
84 AUTHORS. 1 FESTIVAL. ✨ From icons to debuts, this is the full line-up for the Black British Book Festival 2025. 📅 Sunday 19 October 2025 📍 Barbican, London 🎟 Tickets on sale Friday 22 August, 10:00AM (BST) Tag your crew. Tag your faves. We’ll see you in October. 💛📚…
Great to hear that @SAILFEST, the South Asian Illustration and Literature festival will return for a second year on Saturday 27 September at @Tate Find out more and get your tickets: booksforkeeps.co.uk/sail-fest-retu…
✏️ Do your kids love to doodle? Week 4 of #IBCScreenFreeSummer is here — our final theme is ILLUSTRATION! 🎨✨ This week’s challenge: Cupcake Creations 🧁 with a special tutorial from Adeola Sokunbi! 🏆 👉 instagram.com/p/DNymlxPWpyH/
🌞 Keep kids busy off screens this summer! Join our #IBCScreenFreeSummer challenge — weekly activities, prizes & loads of inspiration 🌱🌼✨ Week 3: GARDENERS 👩🌾🌻🌱 Grow, play, read — find all the details on Instagram! 👉 instagram.com/p/DNgbErMMF_j/
🔍 Got a young sleuth at home? This week for #IBCScreenFreeSummer, we’ve picked the best mystery & detective books for ages 1–9 🕵️♀️✨ From board books for tiny clue-spotters to thrilling chapter book cases — see the full list 👉 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/my…
🌞 Keep kids busy off screens this summer! Join our #IBCScreenFreeSummer challenge — weekly activities, prizes & loads of inspiration 🕵️♀️📚✨ It’s all on Instagram! Week 2: DETECTIVES 🔍 👉 instagram.com/p/DNOinAXO5V0/
📣 Calling all publishers! Submissions for the #IBCawards26 are NOW OPEN! 🎉 We're on the hunt for the best new inclusive children’s books published in the UK 📚✨ Let’s celebrate the talent behind them — we can’t wait to see your entries! 🔗 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/awards
🌞 Looking for fun, creative ways to keep kids busy off screens this summer? Join our #IBCScreenFreeSummer challenge — weekly activities, prizes & loads of inspiration 🎨🚲📚 It’s all happening on Instagram! Week 1: INVENTING 👉 instagram.com/p/DM8WenDSSIn/
We're still buzzing from our @JerichoPrize 2025 awards ceremony earlier this week. If you missed it, you can catch up here: youtu.be/UkbMdsC4KYw Feel the love and enjoy! 🖤📚🎉😊#JerichoPrize #NewWriting #KidLit
🚂🐾 From a magical sleeper train journey to a curious cat’s grand adventure, our July round-up of inclusive children’s books is full of wonder and discovery! 🏫✨ 🔗 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/th…
It isn't easy to encourage reading over the summer, especially when there are so many other exciting distractions! ☀️ 📖 🌴 But here are three tips to help your little ones keep reading over the summer! Visit inclusivebooksforchildren.org to choose something to get them excited!
Screens are not the enemy - sometimes they’re the thing that saves the day. But this summer, we're here to help your family make space for reading & exploring activities grounded in play! ☀️ Check out our IG for more info: instagram.com/p/DMivafKOHBm/… #IBCscreenfreesummer
🧠 Got a fact-loving kid? These 5 brilliant non-fiction picture books are perfect for ages 3–7! 📚✨ From inspirational people to consent, this inclusive list is packed with true stories & big ideas little readers will love. 🛍️ Shop the list: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/no…
👉 Follow the link to see #theblacknurserymanager ‘s tried and trusted suggestions of books to read with your baby or toddler and when to introduce them, to help guide you through their book journey! 🔗 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/what-to-r…
🗯️ Graphic novels are more than fun — they build real reading skills! We’ve picked 7 inclusive, visually engaging reads for ages 6+ 📚🎨 Perfect for reluctant readers, comic lovers & future bookworms. Shop the list: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/be…
Schools of Scotland! The deadline to apply has been extended to 29 August.
Schools of Scotland! The deadline to apply has been extended to 29 August.
PARENTING HACKS: 3 smart swaps for a screen-free summer! 📖☀️ 👉 Swipe for 3 easy, screen-free swaps that are not only engaging for children, but also promote a love for reading! inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/parenting…
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