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
Follow Us
This is our Order Shelf in the shop - a reminder that customers can usually order ANY book currently in print by emailing us at nextpagebooks@outlook.com or popping into the shop. This can be to collect in store FREE of charge, or can be posted within the UK and paid for via a secure payment link. ![]()
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This of course includes children’s books, young adult and teen and all the categories available in store. In addition, we can usually order in adult fiction, non-fiction, professional books, school books, dictionaries, set texts, cookery books and much more.![]()
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We can order the next in a much-loved series, a set of the same book as a party bag gift, and pre-order months in advance books that are not yet published so you can support your favourite authors. Ask us to help find a book - we love a challenge! ![]()
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We often still (even after 3 years in Hitchin!) hear that people don’t know that we can do this, and think we only offer children’s books. If we can ask you to do a little something to help us spread the word, please share this message or tag a friend who doesn’t know about us. ![]()
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You can sign up to our mailing list to find out more by scrolling to the very end of our website. Schools, please use your school email address so we can offer you schools discounts. ![]()
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We love being the only independent bookshop in Hitchin, and want to be around for years to come. We really appreciate all you do to support us #bookshop #bookshops #ukbookshop #ukbookshops #indiebookshop #indiebookshopweek #independentbusiness #independentbusinessowner #shoplocal #hitchin #herts #hertsbedsbucks #hitchinbusiness #hitchinbusinesscommunity #hitchinbusinesses #hitchinbusinessessupporteachother #hitchinbusinessowner #femaleownedbusiness #femaleownedsmallbusiness
We still have SIGNED COPIES of the next #lottiebrooks book to pre-order!![]()
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The cover has now been released and looks fabulous. We love this series, perfect for approx 9-12 years old, who love reading about real life, school, friends, pets and a lot of humour! Order via our website for collection or postage (link in bio)![]()
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This latest will be published on 18th July so expect them to be ready to collect or be posted out around then. Not many signed copies left, so order quickly… #middlegrade #booksforkids #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #signedbooks #readingforpleasure #hitchin #hitchintown
