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’re so looking forward to this event with Hitchin author, Leah Pitt, on Wednesday 20th November at Hitchin Library!![]()
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We completely love Leah’s first book ‘The Beach Hut’ which is a mystery-thriller set in a stunning location. Perfect for reading at this time of year, if you’re dreaming about summer!![]()
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We’ll be selling Leah’s books on the evening, and also have them available in store to purchase now or after the event. ![]()
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Book tickets via the QR code on the poster, we hope to see you there![]()
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#hitchin #hitchinevents #hitchinlibrary #hitchintown #hitchinbooks
🧡 If today’s news has you feeling a bit down and you want to think of an Orange Troll of a different type…![]()
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🧡Pop in and pick up a book from us! This one in particular is about a cross and angry orange troll who shows hate to everyone around him. Sounds familiar?![]()
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🧡But this troll sees the light and finds the love: ![]()
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“…when he practiced everyday, he soon found kinder things to say”.![]()
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🧡Good advice, perhaps for all orange trolls? We can only hope… x![]()
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#kidsbooks #bekind #kindness #kindnessmatters #childrensbooks #empathy #empathymatters
