02 November 2018
A Society of Readers - executive summary
A new report that we commissioned from leading independent think tank Demos lays out the central role reading must play in helping to address many of the most pressing challenges British society will face over the next decade. Read the...

02 November 2018
A Society of Readers
A new report lays out the central role reading must play in helping to address many of the most pressing challenges British society will face over the next decade. Read the full report and share your thoughts on Twitter and...

27 September 2017
Quick Reads 2018 poster
Use this downloadable poster to promote the brilliant list of Quick Reads titles for 2018.
30 January 2017
Looking for Captain Poldark by Rowan Coleman: Quick Reads learning resource
These resources have been designed for those using Quick Reads independently, as well as for those using Quick Reads in a group.

30 January 2017
The Other Side of You by Amanda Craig: Quick Reads learning resource
These resources have been designed for those using Quick Reads independently, as well as for those using Quick Reads in a group.

30 January 2017
Dead Simple by Harry Bingham (Editor): Quick Reads learning resource
These resources have been designed for those using Quick Reads independently, as well as for those using Quick Reads in a group.
03 February 2016
The Anniversary by Veronica Henry (ed): Quick Reads learning resource
A learning resource for readers and practitioners to accompany the Quick Read The Anniversary, a collection of short stories by Fanny Blake, Elizabeth Buchan, Rowan Coleman, Jenny Colgan, Philippa Gregory, Matt Haig, Veronica Henry, Andy McNab, Richard Madeley and John...

03 February 2016
The Double Clue by Agatha Christie: Quick Reads learning resource
A learning resource for readers and practitioners to accompany the Quick Read The Double Clue by Agatha Christie

03 February 2016
Too Good to be True by Ann Cleeves: Quick Reads learning resource
A learning resource for readers and practitioners to accompany the Quick Read Too Good to be True by Lucy Diamond

03 February 2016
On the Rock by Andy McNab: Quick Reads learning resource
A learning resource for readers and practitioners to accompany the Quick Read On the Rock by Andy McNab
03 February 2016
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai: Quick Reads learning resource
A learning resource for readers and practitioners to accompany the Quick Read I Am Malala (abridged edition) by Malala Yousafzai

03 February 2016
A Baby at the Beach Cafe by Lucy Diamond Quick Reads learning resource
A learning resource for readers and practitioners to accompany the Quick Read A Baby at the Beach Cafe by Lucy Diamond
13 January 2016
Case Study: Wilton and Barford Primary School - Wiltshire Family Learning Quick Reads Project
Our small rural primary school near Salisbury had been hosting a successful Family Learning Storybox programme. The families were invited to join up with the Quick Reads Reading Group to keep the families on board with their own and their...

13 January 2016
Case Study: ESOL reading group; Newham Adult Learning Service (NALS)
The ESOL reading group was set up to promote extensive reading amongst ESOL learners and provide a bridge to the independent selection of reading matter and into, or back into, more formal learning. It was prompted and supported by the...

13 January 2016
Case study: Coldingley Prison Library
Our group is made up of all adult males as it takes place in a Category C adult male prison. However within that we have a mix of ages from mid 20s to early 60s, and a mix of ethnic/cultural...

16 September 2015
Supporting adults with literacy
A short introduction on how to help adults with literacy difficulties.

16 September 2015
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Quick Reads logo in black

16 September 2015
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Quick Reads logo in blue.

11 September 2015
Pictures or it Didn't Happen learning resources
Classroom activities and discussions relating to Pictures or it Didn’t Happen by Sophie Hannah.

09 September 2015
Paris for One learning resources
Classroom activities and discussions relating to Paris for One by Jojo Moyes.

09 September 2015
Out of the Dark learning resources
Classroom activities and discussions relating to Out of the Dark by Adele Geras.

09 September 2015
Hidden learning resources
Classroom activities and discussions relating to Hidden by Barbara Taylor Bradford.

08 September 2015
Four Warned learning resources
Classroom activities and discussions relating to Four Warned by Jeffrey Archer.

08 September 2015
Dead Man Talking learning resources
Classroom activities and discussions relating to Dead Man Talking by Roddy Doyle.

07 September 2015
Blackout learning resources
Classroom activities and discussions relating to Blackout by Emily Barr.

07 September 2015
A Cruel Fate learning resource
Classroom activities and discussions relating to A Cruel Fate by Lindsey Davis.
