04 December 2023
Fundraising Guide
Interested in raising funds to help us on our mission to get everyone reading? Our fundraising guide is packed with ideas, tips and materials to get you started.

01 December 2023
WELSH Promotional Poster - Winter Mini Challenge 2023
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. The English-language version is available on the Resource Bank separately. Shout about the Winter Mini Challenge with this printable poster! Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your...

01 December 2023
WELSH Reading Record - Winter Mini Challenge 2023
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. The English-language version is available on the Resource Bank separately. Print this Reading Record booklet for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge for them to record the books they...

01 December 2023
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WELSH Certificate of Achievement - Winter Mini Challenge 2023
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. The English-language version is available on the Resource Bank separately. For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete...

29 November 2023
WELSH Comms Toolkit - Winter Mini Challenge 2023
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. The English-language version is available on the Resource Bank separately. Use this toolkit as guidance to promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge – the online version of The Reading Agency’s...

28 November 2023
Luna Loves Christmas by Joseph Coelho and Fiona Lumbers - Activity Pack
From award-winning Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho, the fourth book in the Luna Loves… series celebrates separated families at Christmas time, and shows the power of giving to bring people together. Luna loves Christmas. Sometimes at Mum’s, sometimes at Dad’s, she gets...

28 November 2023
Get inspired with award-winning poet Joshua Seigal
Get inspired with award-winning poet Joshua Seigal including teaching notes and a video of Joshua reading one of his poems from his new book,

27 November 2023
Winter Mini Challenge Reading Display Materials
This Winter Mini Challenge, we’re inviting primary school classes to create a dazzling reading display showcasing what you read over the holidays. The more imaginative the display, the better! Use our free print outs to get started. Download them here. Winners...

22 November 2023
Leila and the Blue Fox by Kiran Millwood Hargrave with Tom de Freston - activity pack
‘A thing of beauty both inside and out’ A.F. Steadman, author of SKANDAR From bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave and acclaimed illustrator Tom de Freston – the duo behind the award-winning Julia and the Shark – Leila and the Blue...

20 November 2023
The Magic Faraway Tree A Christmas Adventure by Jacqueline Wilson - Activity Sheet
Explore the much-loved Magic Faraway Tree at the most special time of the year. This brand-new story by superstar author Jacqueline Wilson is set in the original world created by Enid Blyton. Milo, Mia and Birdy are excited to return to...

17 November 2023
Latest opportunities from our publisher partners for schools and libraries
If you have a reading group with children or work in a school or library – we have some fantastic opportunities for you! If you would like some display and activity packs then visit our shop. We also have hundreds...

16 November 2023
Tottenham's Big Read 2023 - Amazing Bodies Activity Pack - Greyscale
This version of the activity pack is in greyscale for printing. This activity pack is available to support children’s reading of the book, Amazing Bodies by Dr Ronx. Find fun reading and writing activities to test children’s understanding, as well as...

16 November 2023
Tottenham's Big Read 2023 - Amazing Bodies Activity Pack
This activity pack is available to support children’s reading of the book, Amazing Bodies by Dr Ronx. Find fun reading and writing activities to test children’s understanding, as well as exciting science experiments to show the content of the book...

15 November 2023
The Christmas Pig - festive resources and activities
As the end of term fast approaches, Hachette Children’s Group have got just what you need to create your very own Christmas story-time adventure! Imagine a place where all the lost things go, a place where love can bring things to...

10 November 2023
Murder in Velvet Teaching Materials
13-year-old Grace loves her new charity shop coat. In fact, it’s perfect. Except for one tiny thing. When she wears it, she sees visions of the previous owner’s life … and their murder! A gripping story of secrets and murder...

10 November 2023
Operation Nativity Classroom Pack
When Oscar and Molly rush outside to investigate a crash in the night, they’re not expecting to find a dazed Angel Gabriel wandering around their grandparents’ back garden. And they’re certainly not expecting to find themselves in a race to...

09 November 2023
Reading Power Fundraising Materials
If you’re planning to raise money for The Reading Agency, take a look at our fundraising materials to help you plan your event Every penny you raise will help to bring the magic of books to more people around the UK.

08 November 2023
Grief Awareness Week 2023: library toolkit
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Grief Awareness Week, 2-8 December 2023. The toolkit provides: • Helpful resources • Library display and activity ideas • Template social media copy • Signposting to further support

07 November 2023
Book Guide and Signposting for Grief and Bereavement
This guide recommends books that can lend a hand in helping to understand and cope with grief, for yourself or those around you. There are recommendations for adults, teens, and children – all available in these three Reading Well schemes....
07 November 2023
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Certificate of Achievement - Winter Mini Challenge 2023
For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge! Please do encourage children to log their books at wintermini.org.uk where they will earn a special online...

06 November 2023
Latest opportunities from our adult publisher partners - author visit, free sets of books and POS packs!
If you have a reading group with adults or work in library – we have some fantastic opportunities for you! We have free display packs and 100s of books for reading groups and other opportunities. If you would like some...

02 November 2023
Comms Toolkit - Winter Mini Challenge 2023
Use this toolkit as guidance to promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge – the online version of The Reading Agency’s popular flagship programme, the Summer Reading Challenge. Spark a love of reading even in the most reluctant reader with...

02 November 2023
Colouring Sheets - Winter Mini Challenge 2023
Print these colouring sheets for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge. Add some colour to the characters and their animal mascots! Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or...

02 November 2023
Activity Sheet - Winter Mini Challenge 2023
Print this winter-themed activity sheet for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge. Have fun drawing and solving word puzzles! Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation...

02 November 2023
Reading Record - Winter Mini Challenge 2023
Print this Reading Record booklet for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge for them to record the books they read. Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community...

02 November 2023
Promotional Poster - Winter Mini Challenge 2023
Shout about the Winter Mini Challenge with this printable poster! Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take part. The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online...

02 November 2023
The Reading Agency’s November booklist – Debuts
November marks National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo (as it’s more commonly known). We want to celebrate some of our favourite debut authors/illustrators of 2023. From beautifully illustrated picture books, thrilling middle grade, YA titles to escape with and a...

01 November 2023
Everyday Action, Everyday Change by Natalie and Noami Evans
Making changes that help make the world a fairer place can feel overwhelming. Where do you even start? Well… Small actions really can make a big difference! In this inspiring guide, changemakers, sisters and founders of Everyday Racism, Natalie and Naomi Evans,...

30 October 2023
Percy Jackson series - digital activity pack and social media
HALF BOY – HALF GOD – ALL HERO. Now with a new cover look, read the story that launched Percy Jackson into the stratosphere, before the Disney+ series comes out! Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god....

26 October 2023
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Reading Friends Cars activity pack
Reading related themed activity pack focused on cars.