25 January 2021
Reading Befriender training
Take a look at our short videos for Reading Befrienders. There are five altogether that you can find here. The training will be provided in other formats including PDFs and audio files so watch this space! Watch the videos These are only...
25 January 2021
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Reading Befriender training PDF of video 1
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 1. You can read this information instead of watching the video.
25 January 2021
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Reading Befriender training PDF of video 2
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 2. You can read this information instead of watching the video.
25 January 2021
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Reading Befriender training PDF of video 3
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 3. You can read this information instead of watching the video.
25 January 2021
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Reading Befriender training PDF of video 4
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 4. You can read this information instead of watching the video.
25 January 2021
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Reading Befriender training PDF of video 5
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 5. You can read this information instead of watching the video.
22 January 2021
12 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 five Read and Review opportunities are a chance for your reading group to receive free...
21 January 2021
Coordinator training videos
Take a look at our short Coordinator training videos. There are five altogether that you can find here. You can also read the PDFs – they are accessible as separate resources. Watch the videos These are only available for Reading Friends Coordinators...
21 January 2021
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Coordinator training PDF of video 1
Coordinator training: PDF of video 1. It is still worth watching the short videos as they contain more information.
21 January 2021
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Coordinator training PDF of video 2
Coordinator training: PDF of video 2. It is still worth watching the short videos as they contain more information.
21 January 2021
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Coordinator training PDF of video 3
Coordinator training: PDF of video 3. It is still worth watching the short videos as they contain more information.
21 January 2021
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Coordinator training PDF of video 4
Coordinator training: PDF of video 4. It is still worth watching the short videos as they contain more information.
21 January 2021
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Coordinator training PDF of video 5
Coordinator training: PDF of video 5. It is still worth watching the short videos as they contain more information.
19 January 2021
Bloomsbury announces changes to Harry Potter Book Night 2021
In light of UK restrictions and school closures, Bloomsbury announces changes to Harry Potter Book Night 2021. • Physical events along with key Bloomsbury digital activity to move to Thursday 24th June 2021 • Bloomsbury to provide free digital activities for teachers and...
19 January 2021
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Reading Friends editable portait posters for virtual befriending
Editable Reading Friends posters which show virtual befriending. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
19 January 2021
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Reading Friends editable landscape posters for virtual befriending
Editable Reading Friends posters which show virtual befriending. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
15 January 2021
The Shark Caller by Zillah Bethell - Resource pack for KS2 Teachers
“I want to be able to call the sharks. Teach me the magic and show me the ways.” Blue Wing is desperate to become a shark caller, but instead she must befriend infuriating newcomer Maple, who arrives unexpectedly on Blue Wing’s...
12 January 2021
FAQs - Rollout of Reading Friends and Reading Well
Please find the frequently asked questions about the roll out of these programmes.
07 January 2021
How to be a Hero by Cat Weldon - activity pack
How to be a Hero by Cat Weldon, illustrated by Katie Kear A no-good Viking thief. The worst-ever trainee Valkyrie. A hilarious case of mistaken identity. When failing trainee Valkyrie Lotta mistakes an unconscious Viking thief, Whetstone, for a fallen hero and...
07 January 2021
January 2021 Children's and Young People booklist - Something New
As we enter a new year and find ourselves in lockdown, we wanted the first booklist of the year for children and young people to focus on books that we hope will inspire them to learn a new skill, support...
05 January 2021
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse activity
Lovers of children’s classics are in for a treat with the new film Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse, and we have a fun activity resource for families to use to accompany their discussions. Roald and Beatrix,...
18 December 2020
Hope Jones Will Not Eat Meat by Josh Lacey - activity sheets
Hope Jones Will Not Eat Meat by Josh Lacey is the latest book in an inspiring new illustrated fiction series about environmental issues, perfect for readers aged 8+. The books are told in a fun blog format, documenting Hope’s activism...
18 December 2020
December 2020 Children's and Young People booklist - Winter Wonderland
As we head into the grey and cold, we thought that we would share some great books set during the Winter or set in beautiful winter wonderlands. We have some classics, lovely illustrated stories and some thrilling page-turners. You can...
11 December 2020
Promotional digital assets for MI9 by Dr Helen Fry
Download social media assets, including shareable cards with information on the book and an author video to promote MI9 by Dr Helen Fry in your library. You can also find an extract from the book about the invention of ‘Q-gadgets’, popularised...
11 December 2020
Social prescribing infographic
Library social prescribing offer infograhpic, customizable for a local service context.
09 December 2020
Schools Get Involved Guide for Reading Well in Wales
A guide for schools in Wales who want to get involved with Reading Well
08 December 2020
There’s a Mouse in My House by Ross Collins - Competition & Digital Activity Pack
The sequel to Ross Collins’ award-winning favourite, There’s a Bear on My Chair, is here! The tables have turned in _There’s a Mouse in My House_… and this time it’s Bear who has an unwelcome guest. This fantastic rhyming picture...
04 December 2020
The Witching Stone by Danny Weston - Digital Pack
UCLan Publishing have created a spooktacular digital pack of videos and discussion points to help you and your pupils enjoy the new YA coming of age horror story from Danny Weston. For Alfie Travers, a summer away from his...
03 December 2020
Q&A with Crime Writer Ryan Gattis
Find out more about crime writer Ryan Gattis and his latest book The System. Take a look at our other resources by Ryan Gattis in the Reading Ahead resources database: How to Read like a Writer and a Creative Writing Competition...
03 December 2020
How To Read Like A Writer - Guide by Crime Writer Ryan Gattis
This resource contains tips from crime writer Ryan Gattis on the importance of reading to be a good writer and what to look out for to build your skills. Take a look at our other resources by Ryan Gattis in the...
