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02 February 2023

Trying Times for Sebastian Scattergood by Keith Rylands-Bolton - digital pack

Set in a small village in the Lincolnshire Wolds, Trying Times for Sebastian Scattergood is a chronicle of a horrendous year, narrated by an earnest and pompous man who lacks any sense of self-irony. Part disaster diary, part social satire,...

01 February 2023

All About Us from Usborne - Teaching Resources

The All About Set is perfect for helping little children learn about and navigate through confusing topics. The wonderfully illustrated books offer a reassuring and friendly take on these complex matters, making this set a must have for every child. This...

01 February 2023

The Tiger Who Sleeps Under My Chair by Hannah Foley - Teachers' Resources

Steeped in the natural history of Mary Anning’s Jurassic Coast, a powerful dual-timeline story about friendship, mental health and hidden stories. Emma Linden dreams of following in the footsteps of the famous fossil-hunter, Mary Anning. But when her brother James becomes...

31 January 2023

Schools engagement letter (CYM) - Reading Well for teens

A Welsh language template letter library staff can send to schools and colleges to establish partnerships to deliver Reading Well for teens.

31 January 2023

Library toolkit - Children's Mental Health Week 2023

A toolkit to support libraries to get involved with Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12th February 2023). The toolkit includes useful information, resources, display and activity ideas and template social media copy.

30 January 2023

Reading Well for teens - classroom prompts

Questions and relevant reading to prompt class discussions and activities based upon the topics covered on the Reading Well for teens booklist.

30 January 2023

Reading Well for Children - classroom prompts

Questions and relevant reading to prompt class discussions and activities based upon the topics covered on the Reading Well for children booklist.

27 January 2023

A Better Day by Dr Alex George - downloadable resources

What if we could think of mental health in a positive way? In this empowering and hopeful handbook, Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George is here to show us how. A Better Day is a positive, accessible and practical toolkit guiding...

25 January 2023

The Bird Singers and The Wildstorm Curse by Eve Wersocki Morris - school resources

A fabled witch. A powerful curse. A monster out for revenge. Kallie dreams of becoming a playwright and is determined that her dyslexia won’t hold her back. But when rehearsals begin at Wildstorm Theatre Summer Camp and strange, scary things start...

23 January 2023

The Reading Agency’s January booklist for Adults – Books to Make you Laugh

January marks the beginning of a new year and we want to kick 2023 with lots of laughter. Escape into a world of humour and don’t forget to tell us what you thought of any of the books on the...

23 January 2023

The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams by Shane Hegarty and Jeff Crowther - activities

One of the funniest books you’ll read this year, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine. Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty....

23 January 2023

Henry Eliot's Book of Bookish Lists - digital asset pack

Who had birds called Death, Wigs and Spinach? How do you spell the noise of a door slamming? Whose working title was The Chronic Argonauts? Henry Eliot – author, editor and insatiable bookworm – has ransacked the libraries and archives of...

19 January 2023

The Reading Agency’s January booklist for Children and Young People – Books to Make you Laugh Out Loud

January marks the beginning of a new year and we want to kick 2023 with lots of laughter. From picture books to graphic novels, there’s something for young readers of all ages. Escape into a world of LOL moments and...

13 January 2023

The Marvellers by by Dhonielle Clayton - Extract

‘The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world’ – Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series.   Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute for Magical and...

12 January 2023

Albi: the Glowing Cow Boy - reading notes and activities

These activities and notes are suitable for kids’ book clubs, home learning or in the classroom. About the book On a quiet farm in a frosty England, under the glowing light of a magical milk moon, a boy calf is born....

11 January 2023

All Four Quarters of the Moon by Shirley Marr Teacher Notes

All Four Quarters of the Moon is a beautiful, heartwarming story about one family’s move from Singapore to Australia. This teaching pack explores some of the important themes within the book using spotlight extracts, discussion questions, cross-curricular activities and ideas...

11 January 2023

All Four Quarters of the Moon by Shirley Marr Discussion Notes

All Four Quarters of the Moon is a beautiful, heartwarming story about one family’s move from Singapore to Australia. These discussion notes explore some of the important themes within the book.

06 January 2023

'Foster' and 'Small Things Like These' Reading Group Guides

A Reading Guide to ‘Foster’ and ‘Small Things Like These’ (shortlisted for The Booker Prize 2022) by Claire Keegan.

23 December 2022

The Littlest Yak - digital resources and social media assets

Look for the perfect story time read? We have a sneak peek extract of The Littlest Yak: The New Arrival and a selection of social media assets to download for your library. More about the book ‘The heart-warming and hilarious sequel to...

22 December 2022

Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Money by Lara Bryan and Marie-Eve Tremblay - activity sheets and videos

Understanding money today is so much more than learning about notes and coins. Where does money come from? Why do I have to save? What happens if I click BUY NOW? Find answers to important money questions, and some silly...

01 December 2022

The Reading Agency’s December booklist - Books of the Year!

At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and left us with a lot to discuss. Members of our team have picked the books that...

01 December 2022

Reading Letters project information

The website “Material Bodies, Social Bodies” makes accessible many hundreds of letters written by British men, women and children between 1680-1820. The letters could be used within your Reading Friends groups and one-to-ones. The letters contain a wealth of information...

01 December 2022

Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts by Rachel Faturoti - digital resources, video and social media assets

Explore the themes of grief, family, poetry and creativity with these learning resources for Rachel Faturoti’s glorious debut, Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts. Suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. More about the book Grief let the monsters...

24 November 2022

'Am I Made of Stardust?' Learning Resources

Explore the themes of space travel and curiosity with these learning resources for Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s ‘Am I Made of Stardust?’ Suitable for ages 9-11 (Year 4 to Year 6)

24 November 2022

'Wolfbane' Teacher Resources

Explore the themes of Michelle Paver’s ‘Wolfbane’ through activities and discussion in this Teachers’ Pack. About the Book The grand finale to the prize-winning adventure series that’s changed the lives of millions of readers. Breathtaking world-building on an epic scale. Pure escapism...

24 November 2022

All About Volcanos created by George in Derbyshire

All About Volcanos is a film… all about volcanos! Find out more with this film produced by George in Derbyshire.

24 November 2022

How to Look After a Pet created by Alfie and Cameron in Derbyshire

How do you look after a pet? Alfie and Cameron from Derbyshire share their advice with this informative film.

24 November 2022

Reading Sparks - Babies created by Courtney in Derbyshire

Find out about how babies grow with this film produced by Courtney in Derbyshire.

24 November 2022

'A Fishy Tale.....' created by Robbie, Louis and Joe in Derbyshire

A Fishy Tale… was created by Robbie, Louis and Joe and illustrated by Chloe in Derbyshire. Enjoy this fact filled film!

09 November 2022

MS Word and PowerPoint border artwork - Reading Well for teens

Decorative borders for MS Word and PowerPoint to frame pages and slides with Reading Well for teens branding.