WHAT IS WRD?

WRD is 'the' reading magazine for children aged between 8 and 14 years old. Originally known as tBkmag, but rebranded as WRD in 2013, it has been the-finger-on-the-pulse of what's new and what's happening in children's books since 2003. It's filled with extracts from the latest books, author Q&As plus loads of assorted features and activities.

WRDXtra

In 2018 we began publishing WRDXtra – a mini-mag for slightly older readers (+13 years), with extracts, author features and reviews from new and soon to be released Young Adult (YA) fiction. Copies of WRDXtra are included for FREE with all subscriptions.

HOW TO GET WRD?

WRD is published three times a year and sold by subscription. It's available in four copy packs for schools/libraries/other organisations and single copy packs for home readers. We also offer discounts for bulk (20+ copy) subscriptions and single issue 'classroom packs' for anyone who'd like to gift WRD Magazine to a school.

Single Copy

£6.00

Autumn/Winter 2024 Issue

  • Autumn/Winter 2024 Issue
  • WRDXtra - mini mag for teenage readers
  • Post and packing - within the UK

For International orders please contact us here

Subscriptions

£18.00/year

Standard Subscription

  • Three issues a year - Spring, Summer, Autumn/Winter
  • One copy of each issue
  • WRDXtra - a free mini mag for teenage readers
  • Post and packing within the UK

WRD is published in March, July and October. Subscriptions start with the current issue unless otherwise requested. Subscriptions DO NOT automatically renew each year. Instead, we will drop you an email to let you know that your subscription has come to an end. For International orders please contact us here

£49.50/year

School/Library Subscription

  • Three issues a year - Spring, Summer, Autumn/Winter
  • Four copies of each issue
  • WRDXtra - a free mini mag for teenage readers
  • Post and packing within the UK

WRD is published in March, July and October. Subscriptions start with the current issue unless otherwise requested. Subscriptions DO NOT automatically renew each year (this is a change for Q3 2022). Instead, we will drop you an email to let you know that your subscription has come to an end. For International orders please contact us here

from £45.00

Single Issue Classroom Box

  • Single issue - Gift a box to a class
  • From 20+ magazines - choose the quantity you'd like
  • WRDXtra - a free mini mag for teenage readers
  • Post and packing within the UK

Select your box quantity…

WRD is published in March, July and October. Subscriptions start with the current issue unless otherwise requested. Subscriptions automatically renew each year on or around the date of your initial payment. You can change auto-renewal preferences in your PayPal account. For International orders please contact us here

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    WRD Magazine has proved highly popular in school libraries across the country, and not just with keen readers, but struggling and reluctant readers too.

    School Library Association

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    I was lucky enough to get featured in this awesome magazine, which is chocked full of art, books, comics, and lots of fun!…Thanks WRD Magazine and The Book Sniffer!

    Steve Antony

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    Super stoked to be a ‘ONE TO WATCH’ author in this month’s WRD magazine!

    Swapna Haddow

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    Loving the latest edition of #WRD magazine with a lovely double page spread of our fab @patronofreading @moontrug

    Jo Clarke

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    Very pleased to spot Mango & Bambang in the winter issue of WRD magazine!

    Walker Books

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