Achuka

The independent books site, brimming with information on children's books.

Bookaid International

Have a look at this brilliant charity, which sends books to the world's poorest countries.

Books We Love

A site that helps parents of children aged 0-7 select books suitable for their young ones.

Booktrust

A superb organization set up to promote reading, this link takes you to their "Young Readers" campaign, which aims to provide a free pack of books to every baby in the country.

Children's BBC

Fun and games for kids and teenagers.

Cool-Reads

An impressive and comprehensive guide to the latest in children's literature, this site receives all its content from 10-15 year olds. As such, it provides a wonderful chance to get reviewing and get involved!

Children's Book Illustration

Everything you need to know about exhibitions and sales of original artwork from children's books. A must-see site for contact details and information on children's book illustrators..

My Home Library

Welcome to Anne Fine's big plan, a site dedicated to children's book collecting and reviews. The site also boasts beautiful and funky bookplates designed by a number of top illustrators for you to download.

National Literacy Trust

As part of their "Family Reading Campaign", there are a whole host of useful case studies to provide inspiration here.

Parents in Touch

A great resource for parents, this site details every step that your child will go through on the education ladder and how you can help with their reading along the way.

Puffin Book Club

Joining the Puffin Book Club offers the perfect combination of great savings and quality books. Established over 40 years ago, it offers a fantastic opportunity to build up classroom and library resources.

Readathon

A chance for kids to catch up on book news, views and jokes, and also take part in their annual charity fundraising.

Seven Stories

Find out all about the Centre for Children's Books. Seven Stories is where our rich heritage of British children's books is collected, explored and celebrated. Books are their inspiration for all kinds of exhibitions, activities and events, for seeing and hearing, making and doing, writing and drawing, music and drama and much more.

Spinebreakers

Spinebreakers is Penguin's pioneering online book community, run exclusively by teenagers aged 13-18. The site hosts an amazing range of multi-media content, including video and audio reviews, all geared toward stimulating reading.

The Federation of Children's Book Groups

A database of children's book groups across the country. A great first step to getting kids hooked on reading.

The Kids Lit Quiz

Running since 2004, this international literary quiz for secondary school teams could provide just the incentive to get a group reading!

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Find out more about the ultimate destination for all Roald Dahl fans.

UK Public Libraries Online

A helpful resource to locate a library near you.

WWF

Don't miss this informative website from the world's largest independent conservation organisation.

The sites listed below are for the slightly older reader.
For sites suitable for all ages take a look at Cool Links

Kevin Brooks

The award-winning writer of "Being" lists his influences and more... Keep up to date with him via his MySpace page.

Nick Gifford

A website for teenagers about Nick Gifford's Puffin books including "Flesh and Blood", and "Piggies".

Linzi Glass

Read more about South African author Linzi Glass, author of the acclaimed "The Year the Gypsies Came".

Frank Portman

Stay in touch with the "King Dork" creator and his blog, as well as picking up some seriously cool musical recommendations from The King Dork Discography.