Kingsley & Co
For Bookshop of the Year, Merseyside 2026
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Kingsley & Co is an award-winning independent children's bookshop and literacy project operated by the Merseyside charity Ykids. The shop carries a large selection of second-hand books for children and teenagers, with books deliberately kept affordable to encourage reading. It also delivers literacy and community activities designed to inspire young readers. Its social purpose and strong local roots make it a distinctive part of Bootle's independent bookselling community.
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