21 November 2019
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Reading Friends project starter checklist
A handy checklist of things you’ll need to consider when setting up a new Reading Friends project.
20 November 2019
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Reading Friends risk assessment
A useful tool to help think through, record and reduce any risks involved in delivering Reading Friends.
20 November 2019
Non-fiction November 2019
It’s November which means that we’re looking back at some of our favourite non-fiction titles from the past year. We think these books are fascinating, offering unique and interesting perspectives into a huge variety of topics.
19 November 2019
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Reading Friends logo (England & NI)
Download the Reading Friends logo for publicity of your Reading Friends projects. Please refer to our branding guidelines on usage.
18 November 2019
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Reading Friends Logo- White out version (England & NI)
Download the Reading Friends logo for publicity of your Reading Friends projects. Please refer to our branding guidelines on usage.
17 November 2019
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Reading Friends logo (Scotland)
Download the Reading Friends logo for publicity of your Reading Friends projects. Please refer to our branding guidelines on usage.
16 November 2019
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Reading Friends Logo- White out version (Scotland)
Download the Reading Friends logo for publicity of your Reading Friends projects. Please refer to our branding guidelines on usage.
13 November 2019
Birthday - Book Club Notes
“I’m gonna tell him I’m supposed to be a girl, that I can’t stand being a boy anymore, that I feel like I’m dying a little bit more everyday…” Meet Eric and Morgan. Born on the same day, at the same...
11 November 2019
Quick Reads 2020 downloadable dumpbin header
A downloadable header 285 × 285 that can be printed and used on FSDU’s.
10 November 2019
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The Reading Agency Logo
Download The Reading Agency logo for publicity of your Reading Friends projects. Please refer to our branding guidelines on usage.
07 November 2019
November 2019 Children's and young people booklist - Anti-Bullying
This year’s Anti-Bullying Week theme is Change Starts With Us and will be happening from Monday 11 November – Friday 15 November 2019. To help children get a deeper understanding of the effects of bullying and to start conversations on...
06 November 2019
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Reading Friends The Lost Words: Session Resource Pack
This pack provides further materials to use alongside the session idea The Lost Words.
06 November 2019
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Reading Friends The Lost Words: Session Idea
A plan for a themed Reading Friends session including things to read, look at, and talk about for ‘the lost words’ book by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris.
06 November 2019
The Starless Sea Book Club Kit
A reading group guide and party pack for The Starless Sea, the long-awaited new novel from the author of The Night Circus, Erin Morgenstern. This kit includes reading group questions, author Q&A, wordsearch, invitations, templates and more.
05 November 2019
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Reading Friends Wonders of Space: Session Resource Pack
It provides further activities alongside the session plans The First Moon Landing 1969 and The Wonders of Space.
05 November 2019
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Reading Friends The First Moon Landing 1969: session idea
A plan for a themed Reading Friends session including things to read, look at, and talk about.
05 November 2019
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Reading Friends Wonders of Space: Session Idea
A plan for a themed Reading Friends session including things to read, look at, and talk about.
05 November 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 November 2019
The First Christmas Jumper by Ryan Tubridy - Read Along Trailer
The First Christmas Jumper Ryan Tubridy loves Christmas jumpers. He loves them so much he wrote this book – the story of the very first Christmas jumper. It’s got sheep, jelly babies, tractors, Santa Claus, Christmas elves and a LOT of...
04 November 2019
The First Christmas Jumper by Ryan Tubridy - animated trailer
The First Christmas Jumper Ryan Tubridy loves Christmas jumpers. He loves them so much he wrote this book – the story of the very first Christmas jumper. It’s got sheep, jelly babies, tractors, Santa Claus, Christmas elves and a LOT of...
04 November 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.
03 November 2019
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Reading Friends: engaging with blind or partially sighted people
Helpful guide to making Reading Friends sessions inclusive.
03 November 2019
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Reading Friends group session tips
Hints and tips for running a great Reading Friends session.
01 November 2019
Reading Friends communications calendar 2020
Lots of useful dates to help theme sessions, inspire activities and promote Reading Friends.
01 November 2019
Format availability - Reading Well for children
A spreadsheet containing the format availability of the Reading Well for children booklist.
01 November 2019
NaNoWriMo - Debut Novels of 2019
November is National Novel Writing Month, when thousands of novelist around the world focus on their writing. If you’re getting involved and need some inspiration to write your first novel, check out our list of some of our favourite debuts...
31 October 2019
Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht and Jarvis - a book trailer
Pick a pumpkin from the patch – tall and lean or short and fat. Vivid orange, ghostly white, or speckled green, might be just right… Illustrated by the winner of the V&A Best Illustrated Book 2017 It’s Halloween! Which means...
30 October 2019
Quick Reads poster 2020
A4 downloadable Quick Reads poster, specially designed for 2020. Use this poster to spread the word about the collection and prepare your displays for publication on 20 February 2020.
30 October 2019
Editable Quick Reads poster 2020
A specially designed Quick Reads poster for the six new 2020 Quick Reads. The poster is in an editable format so you tailor it to local needs.
17 October 2019
Football School by Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton - series trailer
A groundbreaking new series from two bestselling writers that teaches you about the world through football. The first book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads. When do footballers poo? Can...
