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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So lovely to be at DSPL 1 - North Herts parents and professionals event today, sharing our inclusive books.
🖤 Heads up Harriet Muncaster fans! ![]()
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🩷 Tag any interested friends and make sure you’re following us on Instagram, FB or x for news tomorrow of how to book tickets for an exciting event:![]()
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🖤Meet Harriet in her hometown of Hitchin at Next Page Books for an author talk, Q&A and signing followed by a specially created Isadora, Mirabelle or Emerald scoop of ice-cream at fellow Hitchin indie business, Fabio’s (you’ll be given a voucher to pop over to Fabio’s on the day to get your ice-cream)![]()
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🩷 Two events on Saturday 15th June as part of #independentbookshopweek at 1.30pm and again at 3pm. Please note the shop will be closed from 1-4pm on that day. Tickets will be £15 per child to include the event, her latest book and a scoop of ice-cream. Accompanying adult ticket (1 adult per up to 3 kids) will be free, just for the event (no book and ice-cream) ![]()
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🖤Afterwards from 4.15pm, Harriet will remain in the shop for the general public to meet her, purchase new books and get books signed. Come along to meet her, be prepared to queue - no tickets required for this part of the day. ![]()
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🩷Dressing up welcome but not essential!![]()
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🖤Tickets will go on sale on Friday - we’ll announce on social media and to our mailing list how to purchase them. ![]()
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🩷Excited?? So are we!! ![]()
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