23 August 2017
Days Without End - Readers' Guide
The Man Booker Prize is the leading literary award in the English speaking world, and has brought recognition, reward and readership to outstanding fiction for over four decades. Discover the 13 brilliant books that have been chosen for the 2017...
23 August 2017
Keeping Young People Engaged
A guide to keeping young people involved in the library after summer volunteering
22 August 2017
Owl Babies 25th Anniversary book trailer
A trailer for OWL BABIES, the 25th anniversary edition of the classic bedtime picture book from Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson. On a tree in the woods, three baby owls, Sarah and Percy and Bill, sit and think and wait for...
22 August 2017
7 Questions for Paul Whitfield
Paul Whitfield, creator of PIRATE MCSNOTTBEARD answers seven pressing questions about his new book series for children. WARNING: THIS VIDEO MAY CONTAIN MULTIPLE PARROTS. It’s perfect for sharing with your class or reading group! About Pirate McSnottbeard in the Zombie Terror Rampage Before...
17 August 2017
They Came from Planet Zabalooloo! book trailer
Watch out, planet Earth! Zoron, Bazoo and Zob have come from Zabalooloo. They’ve got a supersonic-sucker with shrinker nozzle … and they are ready for an EPIC adventure! Share the trailer for THEY CAME FROM PLANET ZABALOOLOO, the new picture book...
02 August 2017
Women in Translation booklist
August is Women in Translation Month. Only a tiny fraction of fiction published in English is translated, and only about a quarter of that translated fiction was originally written by women. For some reason, fiction in translation by women remains...
31 July 2017
FAQs - Reading Well for long term conditions
Answers to library staff frequently asked questions about Reading Well for long term conditions, including: general information, launch support, library involvement and digital resources.
24 July 2017
Podcasts for Book Lovers
We’ve put together a list of our favourite reading related podcasts for you to enjoy. From celebrity storytelling to a tour of the fascinating connections between Shakespeare and the world around us, there should be something to suit all tastes....
22 July 2017
You Don’t Know Me by Imran Mahmood - discussion questions
An unnamed defendant is accused of murder. Before the Closing Speeches, the young man sacks his lawyer, and gives his own defence. His barrister told him to leave some things out. Sometimes, the truth can be too difficult to explain, or...
22 July 2017
You Don’t Know Me by Imran Mahmood - read a sample
An unnamed defendant is accused of murder. Before the Closing Speeches, the young man sacks his lawyer, and gives his own defence. His barrister told him to leave some things out. Sometimes, the truth can be too difficult to explain, or...
07 July 2017
5 Questions for author Alison Croggon - video
Walker Books asked Alison Croggon, author of the bestselling Books of Pellinor series, five questions, including why she chose to return to the world of Pellinor in her prequel novel, The Bone Queen. Watch the video to find out more...
07 July 2017
Pink Lion book trailer
Arnold blends right in with his bright pink flamingo family. Then a growling gang of lions stops by and tells Arnold he should be more lion-like, just like them. Share the trailer for Pink Lion, a bold and colourful picture book...
07 July 2017
Ellie and Lump activity sheets
Download these fun Ellie and Lump activity sheets to share with your Chatterbooks group or in class. This download includes a maze and drawing activity.
07 July 2017
King of the Sky activity sheets
Download these beautifully illustrated activity sheets inspired by King of the Sky to share with your Chatterbooks group or in class
07 July 2017
Mrs Mole, I'm Home activity sheets
Download these fun activity sheets inspired by Mrs Mole, I’m Home! to share with your Chatterbooks group
04 July 2017
Branding guidelines - Reading Well for long term conditions
This document provides visual guidelines and the key descriptor and message for the Reading Well for long term conditions scheme.
04 July 2017
Interactive prescriber leaflet - Reading Well for long term conditions
A digital version of the user leaflet for Reading Well for long term conditions. The prescriber can digitally select titles from the list, then print the leaflet. The leaflet also provides information about how the scheme works, resources available in your...
03 July 2017
Animal Agents Chatterbooks Activity Pack
Here is a Chatterbooks activity pack to accompany this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Animal Agents. It features some of the fabulous books in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge collection.
30 June 2017
Overview of the books - Reading Well for long term conditions
A detailed overview of the titles on the Reading Well for long term conditions list, including background information, formats, publisher details and publication dates.
29 June 2017
Commissioning guide - Reading Well for long term conditions
This document provides information about Reading Well for long term conditions for health commissioners. It includes case studies showing how libraries can work with public health to deliver the scheme.
29 June 2017
Animated gif - Reading Well for long term conditions
Reading Well for long term conditions animated GIF. Perfect to use on social media.
29 June 2017
Image bank - Reading Well for long term conditions
A collection of photos that can be used on local library and health websites to promote the Reading Well for long term conditions.
28 June 2017
Book jacket composite - Reading Well for long term conditions
A shareable composite image of the covers of the long term conditions booklist.
28 June 2017
Booklist and format availability - Reading Well for long term conditions
A list of titles on the Reading Well for long term conditions and which formats they are available in.
28 June 2017
Background information - Reading Well for long term conditions
Background information to the Reading Well for long term conditions scheme.
23 June 2017
Adult mental health book jacket composite
A shareable composite image of the covers of the adult mental health booklist
23 June 2017
Royal Society Young People's Book Prize bookmark
The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize celebrates the best books that communicate science to young people. We have a downloadable bookmark available for you to use to promote the Prize in your library or venue. Just click below to download.
23 June 2017
Royal Society Young People's Book Prize poster
The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize celebrates the best books that communicate science to young people. We have a downloadable poster available for you to use to promote the Prize in your library or venue. Just click below to...
23 June 2017
Marmite Reads
To celebrate National Reading Group Day on 24 June reading groups nationwide have been sharing the books that have inspired the most discussion and debate in their meetings. We call these ‘Marmite Reads’. Download the full list below to find...
16 June 2017
Literature Review: The impact of reading for pleasure and empowerment
Literature Review: The impact of reading for pleasure and empowerment June 2015
