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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🩷Every so often, I read a book that so entirely sums up our shop’s inclusive aims, that I have to share it with you! This book, and those like it, is the reason why we’re even able to have our focus on inclusion and diversity in books. ![]()
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🧡It’s one of those books that I feel should be given to every child. Thank you to @helendochertyauthor for writing it, and to @dr.illustration for the fab illustrations. ![]()
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🩷It beautifully explains the story of refugees who have to leave their homes, and their journeys to a safe place. Heartbreaking and so so relevant today (maybe we should send a copy to No. 10??)![]()
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🧡As well as this, the thoughtful illustrations carefully show the gorgeous variety of people in our world, and how, when we look, we find similarities between us.![]()
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🩷This would be a perfect book for starting school or a transition between year groups, for anyone who wants to start a conversation about empathy and those who want everyone to feel included. I’d love to do a primary school assembly with it, and will read it out loud at our Saturday storytime this week 2.30pm in the shop. ![]()
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🧡What a special book. It’s brightened up my dreary Thursday afternoon…![]()
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RRP £7.99![]()
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Available online or in store… however there is a small issue with our website at present, we can sort all orders via email so please do get in touch! Nextpagebooks@outlook.com![]()
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CLOSING DATE 27Th May 2024![]()
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We’re looking for a Sunday bookseller to work in our inclusive children’s bookshop from 11-3pm. You’ll love books, be passionate about diversity and inclusion and preferably have experience of working with children and/or in a retail environment. ![]()
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We need someone to be part of our small team who is enthusiastic, loves communicating with people, is not afraid of a bit of manual work (lugging boxes of books), and can remain upbeat and motivated when working alone. 18+ We are looking for a permanent member of staff so this role would not suit a student who could only work in the holidays. ![]()
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There is the possibility of extra hours throughout the week and on Saturdays for the right person – not only to work in the shop – but to sell books at events, bookfairs etc locally.![]()
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Please send your CV and a covering letter (including a short review of a recent book you have read) explaining why your experiences make you right for this job to nextpagebooks@outlook.com.![]()
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We can offer a varied role within a fun and supportive environment, training, staff discount, a friendly team and the chance to work in Hitchin’s only independent bookshop. ![]()
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Previous applicants, please resend CV along with a covering letter.![]()
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Deadline for applications: 27th May ![]()
Start date ASAP with training to be provided. ![]()
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Please share away with anyone you think would be interested! ![]()
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