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 excited that Next Page Books will be open on Sundays from this week! Perfect timing during #indiebookshopweek ![]()
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Sundays 11am-3pm![]()
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Pop in, have a browse, chat to us about books or ask for recommendations. We’d love to see you! ![]()
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It’s always lovely to see the very talented local (all the way from Bedford!) illustrator @david_c_litchfield His newest window for us is just stunning, and beautifully illustrates the power of art in ‘The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk, written by @anneboothauthor ![]()
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Everybody knew that a BIG fierce troll lived in the cave. “LEAVE ME ALONE!” it yelled. So everyone did.![]()
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But one child didn’t turn their back on the troll. He takes his chalks to the cave and starts to draw. Day by day his unfinished drawings begin to coax the troll out of the darkness…![]()
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We love a story where kindness wins!![]()
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We have lots of copies SIGNED by David, it’s a beautiful book to give as a gift to anyone who believes in the power of art, and also perfect for schools to develop empathy.![]()
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£12.99 hardback available online and in store![]()
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