Love books, passionate about diversity?
We are a small, independent children’s bookshop with BIG ideas. A partnership between a children’s publishing expert and a teacher/Senco. In a little bookshop in Hitchin, Herts. We stock children’s books from baby to young adult and everything in between. We also have a small but perfectly formed selection for grown-ups and we can order pretty much any book that’s currently in print.
We specialise in books that support and celebrate diversity in all its forms, and particularly neurodiversity. We search out books with characters who are autistic, have dyslexia or ADHD, are anxious about school, or who have difficulties with communication and much more! We work with individuals, families, schools and libraries to make sure you can find a book that speaks to you.
We make book recommendations, curate lists to support particular needs, celebrate events, for specific topics and to increase diversity. We also have author events and more.
In store events
Author visits, readings and signings. Group visits from schools, scouting groups etc. National theme weeks and local community events
See current events
Schools
We work in partnership with schools
Curate diverse lists
Inclusive book fairs
Local school wishlists
Loyalty scheme benefits schools
Subscriptions
NEW
We offer a range of subscriptions from 3 months+
Age based, inclusive new books. Choice of fiction/non-fiction, hardback/paperback
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A reminder that we still have FREE tickets available for these two author events in October in the shop ![]()
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We’re looking forward to Ged coming this Saturday! His picture book is a delightfully uplifting story about celebrating being yourself. We’ll have our usual free craft afterwards. Suitable for anyone who loves a picture book.![]()
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Limited places due to space in the shop - please try not to bring prams if poss as they fill up our little space very quickly! #hitchin #hitchinevents #hitchinmums #hitchindads #hitchintown #hitchinbusinesses
🏹 Calling all tributes! How gorgeous is this illustrated copy of The Hunger Games by @suzannecollinsofficial ?? ![]()
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🔥Illustrated by Nico Delort (@nicodelort), this edition is perfect for any Hunger Games fan. ![]()
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🏹 We also have The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes available in paperback, in store now! ![]()
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🔥This beautiful illustrated hardback is available now for £30. ![]()
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#yafiction #TheHungerGames #hungergames #supportlocal #hitchinbusiness #indiebookstores #catchingfire #Katniss #bosas #THG #supportindie
