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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💚Super exciting #Skandar news today! This is the cover for the fourth in the exciting and addictive series![]()
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💚Skandar and the Skeleton Curse 💚![]()
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💚Pre-order your copy today to get the gorgeous INDIE SIGNED EXCLUSIVE EDITION. Search on our website or pop into the shop/email. ![]()
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💛We still have a couple of Indie edition signed ‘Skandar and the Chaos Trials’ too if you need to add to your set.. ![]()
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💚It looks stunning! This is a perfect series for approx age 9+, perfect for those who have loved His Dark Materials or Harry Potter… who love losing themselves in a new, exciting and dangerous world![]()
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💚There are rumours of some freebies, we’ll let you know when we have details, but we do still have some of the element badge sets from previously, so let us know if you’d like one of these with your pre-order (while stocks last)![]()
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Published in October 2024 £14.99 hardback ![]()
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❤️ On Independent Bookshop Week 2024, this is such an interesting stat… every £1 spent in an indie bookshop leads to £1.91 spent nearby![]()
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❤️Not only are indie bookshops wonderful places in their own right, they also contribute to the businesses around them![]()
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❤️We love the thought that people come to our bookshop and then go on to spend even more in Hitchin. That by being here, we help other local businesses, and keep the vibrant and unique town centre we all love.![]()
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❤️We kicked off #IBW2024 with a joint event with our friends @fabgelato - buy a book and read it while enjoying an ice-cream! Lots of our young customers tell us this makes their favourite day in Hitchin 🥰![]()
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❤️So an important question for you today.. once you’ve bought a book from us, what’s your favourite place to then go to in Hitchin? ![]()
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Do you sip a coffee while reading a novel? ![]()
Down an ice-cold beer while reading the latest non-fiction? ![]()
Take a picnic with your kids to the hill while they read graphic novels? ![]()
Buy a historical book after visiting a museum?![]()
Grab a summer read to enjoy while having your hair cut? ![]()
Buy a toddler a book after their doctor’s appointment? ![]()
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❤️Please tag other businesses if you mention them, and photos would be amazing 🤩 We’d love to shout out all the amazing businesses in Hitchin! ![]()
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