26 February 2021
8 opportunities from our publisher partners for schools and libraries (Read and Review, free virtual author visits and activity packs)
If you have a reading group with children or work in a school or library – we have some fantastic opportunities for you! There are Read and Review opportunities where you have a chance of receiving 10 copies of a...
25 February 2021
World Book Night 2021 Social Media Assets and Guidance
In this folder you’ll find: World Book Night 2021 logo The Reading Agency logo World Book Night 2021 social media templates World Book Night 2021 booklist images Brand guidelines Contact worldbooknight@readingagency.org.uk if you have any questions about branding.
25 February 2021
Children of the Benin Kingdom - Reading Notes and Activities
Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fellow villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes unwell he knows it s time to reveal to...
25 February 2021
Fantastically Great Women: Scientists and Their Stories - Digital Activity Pack and Teachers' Notes
Bloomsbury Children’s Books would love to join you in celebrating International Women’s Day and/or International Science Week with a special offer for libraries nationwide! Prepare to be inspired with this fantastically great new series for young readers by the brilliant Kate...
25 February 2021
What Did the Tree See? by Charlotte Guillain and illustrated by Sam Usher – Teacher Resource Pack
One majestic oak has seen it all, and now we can too. “Simple rhyming text matched by beautiful and carefully detailed illustrations offer a delightful history lesson” – Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows...
25 February 2021
Become a Reading Spy with Maz Evans’s VI SPY: LICENCE TO CHILL – digital activity resources
To celebrate the arrival of Maz Evans’s VI SPY: LICENCE TO CHILL, the new novel from the author of the bestselling WHO LET THE GODS OUT series, we’ve put together a whole host of VI SPY-themed educational materials – and...
24 February 2021
Roll of Honour 2019/2020
Roll of Honour 2019/2020 for the Reading Ahead Programme, listing the awards for organisations with their completer numbers.
24 February 2021
Publicity flyers: local customisation available
Downloadable publicity flyers to support Reading Well collections in libraries. You can download PDF, JPEG and PNG files to use. You can use the national flyer designs or if you would like to add your logo for local signposting, email readingwell@readingagency.org.uk....
24 February 2021
Oxford Children's Books - Easter themed activity pack
Oxford University Press have created a bundle of Easter themed digital activity sheets containing colouring sheets, arts and crafts, a dress-up doll, a trace and find maze and more! Ballet Bunnies Named as ‘A must for small ballet fans’ by the Guardian,...
24 February 2021
Peppa Loves Reading - Digital Activity Pack
Celebrating the launch of the new book, Peppa Loves Reading, Ladybird is pleased to provide an exciting and engaging resource pack for librarians. With everything little ones love including Peppa puzzles, colouring and drawing, the pack will keep little ones...
23 February 2021
Not Quite Nice by Celia Imrie reading guide
Use this reading guide for Not Quite Nice by Celia Imrie to compliment your reading group discussion. About Not Quite Nice Sunday Times Bestseller Theresa is desperate for a change. Forced into early retirement, tired of babysitting her bossy daughter’s obnoxious children,...
23 February 2021
Piranesi by Susanne Clarke reading guide
Use this reading guide for Piranesi by Susanne Clarke to compliment your reading group discussion. About Piranesi Piranesi lives in the House. Perhaps he always has. In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders:...
23 February 2021
The Thursday Murder Club Session Plan
An extract from Richard Osman’s debut novel, “The Thursday Murder Club”. This resource can be used for Reading Friends sessions to spark conversation and discussion.
23 February 2021
Bloomsbury's Read, Talk, Share booklist
Bloomsbury has created a booklist for libraries and other organisations participating in The Reading Agency’s Read, Talk, Share campaign. The list can be used by people looking for books tackling loneliness, isolation, mental health issues, and maintaining human connection during...
23 February 2021
Look Out, Leonard! Activity Sheet
It’s moving day for the Shrew family, so Mrs. Shrew has asked them to all hold on to each other’s tails tightly so that nobody gets lost! They set off in a long line, but wait, where’s little Leonard? Download...
23 February 2021
Book guide - Reading Well for children
Books that help children deal with worries, feel better and get through tough times. A detailed overview of the books on the Reading Well for children scheme and helpful signposting to resources and e-lending.
22 February 2021
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Reading Friends Editable Telephone Befriending Posters
Editable Reading Friends posters which show telephone befriending. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
22 February 2021
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Reading Friends Editable Videocall Landscape Posters
Editable poster for Reading Friends in England. This version is for use with DCMS funded projects as part of the Read, Talk, Share campaign. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
22 February 2021
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Reading Friends Editable Double-Sided A5 Flyer
Editable A5 Flyer for Reading Friends in England. This version is for use with DCMS funded projects as part of the Read, Talk, Share campaign. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
19 February 2021
Have you read a Quick Reads? Tell us what you thought and enter to win a £25 voucher!
If you have read a Quick Reads tell us what you thought by filling in this very short survey. You can enter to be in with the chance to win a £25 shopping voucher! The survey closes on Friday 26...
18 February 2021
How To Access Reading Friends Resources With Your Passport Account
A brief information sheet to help you access Reading Friends resources with your passport account.
16 February 2021
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Reading Friends England Editable Poster
Editable poster for Reading Friends in England. This version is for use with DCMS funded projects as part of the Read, Talk, Share campaign. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
16 February 2021
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Editable Video Call Posters (Landscape)
Editable Reading Friends posters which show video call befriending. This version is for use with DCMS funded projects as part of the Read, Talk, Share campaign. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
15 February 2021
Transcript: Reading Well and Bibliotherapy in Wales Webinar
Transcript: Reading Well and Bibliotherapy in Wales Webinar
15 February 2021
World Book Night 2021 Giveaway Guidance
If your application to distribute books as part of the national giveaway has been successful, this guidance will help you to ensure that your giveaway takes place safely for both givers and recipients.
15 February 2021
Activity Toolkit
Find out how you can celebrate World Book Night at home and online. Whether you wanted to get involved on your own, or are part of an organisation this guide will help you play your part in this nationwide celebration...
15 February 2021
Organisations Toolkit
Find out how you can celebrate World Book Night at home and online. Whether you wanted to get involved on your own, or are part of an organisation this guide will help you play your part in this nationwide celebration...
15 February 2021
Library Toolkit
Find out how your library can celebrate World Book Night. This includes tips on using the booklist, running your own events, and working with your local community. This guide will help you play your part in this nationwide celebration of...
15 February 2021
Bookshop Toolkit
Find out how your bookshop can celebrate World Book Night. This includes tips on using the booklist, running your own events, and working with your local community. This guide will help you play your part in this nationwide celebration of...
12 February 2021
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Reading Friends Participation Monitoring form
Please email this to readingfriends@readingagency.org.uk on the submission dates.
