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Stupendous news from Roald Dahl for fans of bedtime stories!

A wondrous new collection of Roald Dahl inspired pyjamas and bedding for kids is now available at Very.co.uk. Better yet, for every sale from the collection, Very will donate all profits to Coram Beanstalk. Read more
Uniform and books giveaway event from Very and Coram Beanstalk!

Come along to a pop-up event in London on 17th August where our charity partner Very will be giving away uniform and books with some very special guests! Event details Date: Tuesday 17th August Time: 11:30am-4:30pm; celebrity hosts will be on-site from 12pm-2pm Location: Observation Point, 56 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PP Entry: Free entry, no need to book Read more
Coram Beanstalk joins BBC’s “Make a Difference Happy Heads” Local Radio campaign to champion volunteering to support children’s mental health

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Growing into myself with a book

Do you have a memory of a time when you suddenly felt very grown up and that, quite possibly, something you'd chosen to read played a part in giving you that feeling of independence and perhaps contributed to you growing more fully into yourself? Hear from children's author Ross Montgomery who talks of just such an experience! Read more
A reading helper's response to 'Why a joke book is more than just a stocking filler"

Reading helper Michael Dillon talks about his experience of using joke books, in response to Gill Worrall's blog "Why a joke book is more than just a stocking filler." Read more
Being more open-minded about science fiction

Science fiction - do you love it or hate it? And if you're not a fan, does that mean you're less likely to share a science fiction book with your child? Gill Worrall our resources developer explores how exploring all sorts of genres with children is important - regardless of our own preferences. Read more