Letterbox Library brings teachers, librarians and families the very best in diverse and inclusive books for children.
With over 40 years’ experience, we review and select from a wide range of books, assisted by a team of expert readers that includes teachers, librarians, specialists and children. All our books feature diverse representations, engaging text and excellent illustrations — and, most importantly, they have genuine child appeal.
We know that schools are keen to offer their students a diverse and inclusive range of books to encourage a love of reading and reflect the school and wider community.
Renowned for our book collections we have developed a range of diverse and inclusive themed book packs that are specially curated for schools and early years, offering convenience and value for money.
RECENT
BOOK PACKS
Our popular themed book packs for schools have been selected with care to help you meet the DFE's Reading Framework suggestion on choosing literature:
Does the book:
• contain a ‘big’ idea at its heart, for example, the power of friendship or the ability of power to corrupt
• reflect a diverse range of voices and characters, reflecting the background of pupils in the school and society more widely
• have rich, lyrical language
• have the potential to develop pupils’ wider knowledge
• deliberately widen horizons by offering culturally rich content
• offer opportunity for pupils to encounter a different genre or format so they have a chance to experience a wide range of literary forms and develop their own opinions and preferences?
With 20% off RRP and having been reviewed by our team of experts, book packs are ideal if you need to make the most of your time and budget.
FEATURED ILLUSTRATOR
Diane Ewen
Diane Ewen is an Award-winning writer and illustrator. Her Debut Picture book “The Great Unicorn Rescue” was published by Macmillan. She is passionate about fairness, inclusion, and diversity within in publishing.
She has co-created books with outstanding authors including Maria Isabel Vegara (Little People Big Dreams) and the well-loved Dame Floella Benjamin, ‘Coming to England’
Diane is the winner of the Inaugural Jericho Prize 2021. Winner of the Queens Knickers award, the Anna Dewdney Award and one of the illustrators to win a Nibbie (National Book award) for ‘Hey You”. She is due to publish her second book “The Great Unicorn Escape” in 2026.
WORKING TOGETHER
Letterbox Library is delighted to work in collaboration with individuals, charities and other organisations passionate about truly representative children’s literature.
BLOG
Where are the Big Political Ideas in Pre-teen Children’s Books?
17 April 2025
Is it appropriate to explore political ideas or ideology in children’s books? Are books that validate society as it is any less “political” than those that ask children to question society?
This article suggests that it is possible to create interesting and entertaining literature for children while simultaneously encouraging the reader to explore complex and sometimes controversial ideas and issues. It proposes that these types of books are not only acceptable but desirable in creating inquiring and thoughtful minds...
Transforming the
Reading Experience
14 April 2025
At its core, the availability of diverse and inclusive children’s books is fundamental to creating a dynamic reading-for-pleasure culture. When children see their experiences reflected in literature, or are introduced to new perspectives through culturally rich content, reading...
Beyond the
Secret Garden
16 April 2025
Letterbox Library were delighted to attend the book launch. This is an accessible and generous resource for educators, offering a comprehensive exploration and contextual knowledge of how racially minoritised people have been represented in children's literature...
CLPE Reflecting
Realities Report
15 April 2025
Congratulations to the CLPE Reflecting Realities Team on their sixth report! That’s six years of carefully auditing our industry’s output in order to provide a picture of how the publishing world is responding to the need to represent all of their readers…
YOUNG CARERS
10 of our reviewers' favourites, centring young carers or children who play a significant supportive role to an adult in their life.
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