22 August 2019
Night Boat to Tangier - Readers' Guide
On 24 July the Booker Prize revealed the longlist of thirteen books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Booker Prize. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted title Night Boat to Tangier...
22 August 2019
The Wall - Readers' Guide
On 24 July the Booker Prize revealed the longlist of thirteen books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Booker Prize. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted title The Wall by John...
22 August 2019
My Sister, the Serial Killer - Readers' Guide
On 24 July the Booker Prize revealed the longlist of thirteen books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Booker Prize. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted title My Sister, the Serial...
22 August 2019
Lost Children Archive - Readers' Guide
On 24 July the Booker Prize revealed the longlist of thirteen books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Booker Prize. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted title Lost Children Archive by...
22 August 2019
Lanny - Readers' Guide
On 24 July the Booker Prize revealed the longlist of thirteen books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Booker Prize. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted title Lanny by Max Porter...
22 August 2019
Frankissstein - Readers' Guide
On 24 July the Booker Prize revealed the longlist of thirteen books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Booker Prize. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted title Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson...
22 August 2019
Girl, Woman, Other - Readers' Guide
On 24 July the Booker Prize revealed the longlist of thirteen books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Booker Prize. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted title Girl, Woman, Other by...
22 August 2019
Ducks, Newburyport - Readers' Guide
On 24 July the Booker Prize revealed the longlist of thirteen books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Booker Prize. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted title Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy...
22 August 2019
An Orchestra of Minorities - Readers' Guide
On 24 July the Booker Prize revealed the longlist of thirteen books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Booker Prize. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted title An Orchestra of Minorities...
22 August 2019
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World - Readers' Guide
On 24 July the Booker Prize revealed the longlist of thirteen books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Booker Prize. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted title 10 Minutes 38 Seconds...
21 August 2019
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Space Chase Certificate: English
Reward children participating in the Summer Reading Challenge with personalised certificates. This template certificate can be customised to add a signature and local authority logo. Edit the pdf to add your own assets, or add your images to a blank document...
21 August 2019
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Space Chase Certificate: Welsh
Reward children participating in the Summer Reading Challenge with personalised certificates. This template certificate can be customised to add a signature and local authority logo. Edit the pdf to add your own assets, or add your images to a blank document...
21 August 2019
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Space Chase Special Achievement Certificate
Some children participating in the Summer Reading Challenge read more than six books, whilst many may achieve other kinds of personal goals or overcome difficulties. This ‘Special Achievement Award’ allows you to issue a bespoke certificate. This may be used in...
21 August 2019
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Space Chase Volunteer Appreciation Certificate: English
Recognise the achievements of your summer volunteers with this Space Chase themed certificate. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2019. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s) for access.
21 August 2019
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Space Chase Volunteer Appreciation Certificate: Welsh
Recognise the achievements of your summer volunteers with this bilingual Space Chase themed certificate. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2019. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s) for...
21 August 2019
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Space Chase School Participation Certificates
Libraries can award schools taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge with a special certificate. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2019. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s)...
15 August 2019
Red Joan reading group guide
A reading group guide written by author, Jennie Rooney. About the book Joan’s voice is almost a whisper. ‘Nobody talked about what they did during the war. We all knew we weren’t allowed to.’ Joan Stanley has a secret. She is a...
14 August 2019
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Space Chase Treasure Hunt - Welsh
Download a pdf version of the Space Chase character treasure hunt. This bundle contains 10 colour character sheets for you to print and hide, plus a Welsh activity sheet for children to fill in as they find each character (available in...
12 August 2019
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina - activity pack
Join Kittie Lacey, the best hairdresser in all of Fairyland, in her latest adventure The Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina. It’s almost time for the Flower Festival and Kitty Lacey’s salon is bursting with people looking for a special floral hairstyle. This...
06 August 2019
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Reading Friends Volunteer Access to Training
Please follow the instructions in this doc then we can give access for your volunteers to the training.
05 August 2019
Dot Day - Make Your Mark poster and activity pack
Celebrate International Dot Day on 15th-ish September! International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009. Now, every 15-ish September,...
04 August 2019
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Reading Friends dementia-friendly spaces
Information and advice in making dementia-friendly spaces for your Reading Friends sessions.
04 August 2019
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Reading Friends dementia information resource
This resource has information and advice to make your Reading Friends sessions dementia friendly. Give to volunteers if needed.
04 August 2019
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Reading Friends Matching Questionnaire
You can use this to match up your Reading Friends and Reading Friends volunteers by their interests.
02 August 2019
Don't Worry, Little Crab by Chris Haughton - book trailer
From the multi award-winning picture book maker of A Bit Lost, Oh No, George!, Shh! We Have a Plan and Goodnight Everyone comes a bold new picture book about building up the courage to try something new. In the rockpool above...
01 August 2019
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Reading Friends Reading Aloud
Find out about the many benefits of reading aloud in your Reading Friends groups and elsewhere.
01 August 2019
Comics and Graphic Novels Chatterbooks Pack
In this Chatterbooks activity pack you’ll find some great suggestions for comic books and graphic novels for your group to explore, read and enjoy together. We hope you enjoy them, together with all the discussion and activity ideas, and further...
19 July 2019
Space Chase Promotional Images
Download a selection of images sized for social media channels, featuring Space Chase characters. Illustrations in this resource are copyright of Adam Stower and The Reading Agency 2019, so please do not drag and drop, save or copy/paste images to use...
17 July 2019
Take it Back by Kia Abdullah Reading Group Guide
A reading group guide to Take it Back by Kia Abdullah including discussion questions and further reading.
17 July 2019
The Truth Pixie Goes to School by Matt Haig - resources pack
The Truth Pixie Goes to School is Matt Haig’s follow-up to last year’s heart-warming bestseller The Truth Pixie and is for little pixies everywhere aged 5 and over. Going back-to-school can be a scary time but The Truth Pixie and...
