This free interactive newsletter from Scholastic Book Fairs promotes top reading picks for autumn 2026. It includes book recommendations, activities like a wordsearch and emoji quiz, and details of virtual Book Club Live Events. The newsletter is part of the National Year of Reading 2026 celebrations.
This is the Autumn 2026 edition of the Scholastic Book Fairs free interactive newsletter, created for organisers and book club members. It promotes top reading picks and activities as part of the National Year of Reading 2026, and celebrates the 10th birthday of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man series.
The newsletter opens with a contents page listing features: Autumn Top Picks, a wordsearch, a 'Guess the Book from the Emojis' quiz, and Book Club Live Events. It directs readers to online resources including extracts, author videos, and activities at bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk.
For younger readers (ages 3+), the newsletter highlights 'The Pumpkin Thief' and 'Don't Eat the Teacher', each with extracts, trailers, and 'What to Read Next' suggestions. Both titles are described as perfect for settling into autumn or starting school, with links to downloadable activities.
For ages 7+, it features 'Galaxy Runners: Jello Breaks the Universe' by James Lancett, with an author video, character cards, and an activity pack. 'The Wild Ones' is also promoted for ages 7+, with character profiles and teacher resources available.
The newsletter's final featured title is the 'Dog Man 10th Birthday Edition' by Dav Pilkey, for ages 7+. It includes an extract link and activity pack. The newsletter closes with a reminder to visit the Scholastic Book Fairs organiser resources page for more materials.