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
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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 are looking forward to 6 June, pub date for the second Cosima Unfortunate title from lovely local author @lauranoakes_ ![]()
📚A warm, funny, exciting and empowering tale of friendship, family & mystery, with joyous & authentic disabled representation.![]()
📚The first book is avail in the shop/on our website but closer to pub date we will have SIGNED COPIES of both so just let us know if you’d like to nab one! ![]()
📚Order online see our bio #inclusivekidsbooks #disabledrepresentation #hitchin #hitchinparents #hitchinschools #choosebookshops #supportlocalbusiness
On Wednesday 17 April we have a special guest at our Storytime session, Becky from @signingcompany is back for a FREE taster. Can’t wait to see what she does with #wearethewibbly #hitchin #hitchinparents #storytime #signedstory #supportlocalbusiness
