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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We had a lovely evening at @wgclibrary with @isabellenschuler as part of their Winter Reads programme. Isabelle is a Hitchinite and we have some signed copies of her debut novel #ladymacbethad in store now, a perfect GROWN UP Christmas present! #hitchin #winterreads2023 #HertsLibraries #historicalfiction #hitchinsmallbusiness
SIGNED BEANO ANNUALS! Our Beano event with writer Danny Pearson will now take place in early 2024, so watch this space!![]()
BUT we have Beano Annuals available in the shop that Danny has kindly agreed to sign for us and make great Christmas gifts! ![]()
Link in our bio to secure yours - let us know the child’s name in the Notes section and Danny will personalise.![]()
We’ll let you know when available to pick up from the shop, or choose postage option on website. ![]()
Don’t delay as stock is limited and Danny will only visit us once to sign copies before last posting date for Christmas! #beano #hitchin #hitchinparents #comics #hitchintown #choosebookshops #supportsmallbusinesses
