12 June 2020
Reading Friends Resource Pack: Personal History and Reminiscence
This pack provides further ideas and activities to use alongside the Session Plan ‘Personal history and reminiscence.’
12 June 2020
Starfell by Dominique Valente and Sarah Warburton - Digital Activity Pack
Step into the magical world of Starfell in the most spellbinding children’s fantasy series of the year! With beautiful illustrations by Sarah Warburton, Dominique Valente’s Starfell is perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Nevermoor. Willow Moss, the youngest and least...
10 June 2020
Summer Reading Challenge 2020: Information for Schools
Find out more about Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020, with our quick guide for schools, available at this link.
10 June 2020
How to host a virtual book club with your class article
Are you wondering how your reading group can continue to meet, even while you’re social distancing? With so many children and families at home, we know that books are so important to provide comfort, solace and escapism. Staying connected and keeping your...
10 June 2020
Why reading for pleasure is vital and how to encourage your students to read for enjoyment article
This article shares some of the research that outlines the importance of reading for pleasure as well as some ideas to promote reading for pleasure in your school. Make sure you visit our School Zone on the Summer Reading Challenge website...
10 June 2020
How schools can get involved with Summer Reading Challenge 2020 article
The Summer Reading Challenge, presented by The Reading Agency and funded by Arts Council England, encourages children aged 4 to 11 to set themselves a reading challenge to help prevent the summer reading ‘dip’. For the Summer Reading Challenge 2020, we are...
10 June 2020
Silly Squad Activity Sheet: Join the Squad
Children can draw themselves as part of the Silly Squad with this activity sheet poster
10 June 2020
Silly Squad Assembly Presentation
Schools can share this presentation in class or on remote learning platforms to introduce the Silly Squad to pupils. Libraries can adapt this presentation to share with local schools. Key information on the Summer Reading Challenge 2020 is included in the...
04 June 2020
Colouring resource: Poster by Johanna Basford
Print off this super silly poster from the queen of colouring Johanna Basford, and then follow along with her colouring-in tips on the Summer Reading Challenge Facebook page!
04 June 2020
June 2020 - Pride booklist for children and young people
June is Pride Month, so it is the perfect time to share our favourite LGBTQ+ positive books for children and young people. These books highlight family dynamics and stories to help develop the values of acceptance and kindness towards themselves...
04 June 2020
Parents and carers - get involved guide for Reading Well
A guide for parents and carers who want to support children and young people with Reading Well.
04 June 2020
Health sector and link workers: get involved guide for Reading Well
A guide for link workers and health and social care professionals and link workers on how to get involved in Reading Well.
04 June 2020
Schools Get Involved Guide for Reading Well
A guide for schools who want to get involved with Reading Well.
04 June 2020
June 2020 - Brilliant Books to Share booklist for children
Due to the disruption caused by Covid-19 and the impact of social distancing, sharing books at home has never been more important. To help, we have created a list of some of our favourite books to read with children. We’ve...
04 June 2020
Reading Well Wales format availability
A spreadsheet containing the ISBNs and format availability of both Reading Well Books on Prescription booklists available in Wales.
04 June 2020
Kiran Millwood Hargrave reading notes, videos and activities
Kiran Millwood Hargrave is the author of three Chicken House novels – The Girl of Ink & Stars, The Island at the End of Everything and The Way Past Winter. Between them, her children’s books have won numerous awards including...
04 June 2020
Who Let the Gods Out? reading notes, videos and activities
Maz is the author of the bestselling middle-grade series Who Let the Gods Out? – perfect for ages eight and up. The relentless and fast-paced series comprises four books, and is full to bursting with Ancient Greek mythology, adventure and...
03 June 2020
Beetle Boy reading notes, videos and activities
M. G. Leonard is the author of Beetle Boy, Beetle Queen and Battle of the Beetles – a middle-grade series that is ideal for children aged eight and up. Grounded in entomology, the Beetle Boy series is mysterious, thrilling, and...
01 June 2020
Funny Fiction Chatterbooks activity pack
Ahead of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge when we will all get silly we’re celebrating all things funny. Here’s our Funny Fiction Chatterbooks pack with a bumper collection of some of the latest funny books for children…and some old favourites....
29 May 2020
Reading Ahead for prisons during Covid-19 toolkit
This toolkit contains ideas and resources for continuing with Reading Ahead in prison settings responding to the current lockdown during Covid-19. This is a working document and will be updated as more resources become available. Do get in touch if you...
29 May 2020
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Silly Squad Branding Guidelines
This document sets out the guidelines for libraries when using the Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020 artwork and resources. Please ensure you read the guidelines thoroughly before using any of the Silly Squad resources. Please note: this is a locked resource...
29 May 2020
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Silly Squad Clip Art: JPEG files
Download clip art for the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. This resource contains JPEG files. Please ensure you have read the artwork branding guidelines (available at the link below) before using these assets. All illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020 Please note: this is a...
28 May 2020
Schools Pack for Summer Reading Challenge 2020
If you are wondering how your school can get involved take a look at our Schools Pack for Summer Reading Challenge 2020.
21 May 2020
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Reading Friends Telephone Session Reminders
This resource contains some helpful reminders and tips for planning, preparing for and delivering your Reading Friends phone call session. Most importantly – have fun!
20 May 2020
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Reading Friends Short Session Plan: Childhood Experiences
One idea of what a short Reading Friends session could look like, with the theme of childhood experiences. But remember the conversations might take other directions and that’s fine!
20 May 2020
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Reading Friends Tips for Telephone Reading Befriending
This resource contains ideas for activities, possible reading materials and reading-related conversation starters for Reading Friends sessions delivered over the phone. Please read before starting your calls.
20 May 2020
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Reading Friends Tips for Telephone Befriending
This resource contains tips and considerations for delivering Reading Friends over the phone. Please read through before starting your telephone befriending calls.
20 May 2020
Reading Ahead during Covid-19 toolkit
This toolkit contains ideas and resources for continuing with Reading Ahead despite closures of public libraries, colleges and workplaces during Covid-19. This is a working document and will be updated as more resources become available. Do get in touch if you...
19 May 2020
This Is Going To Hurt: Diary Writing Challenge
This activity sheet has been designed for use alongside reading the Quick Reads version of Adam Kay’s This Is Going To Hurt. It provides inspiration and a framework for starting a diary.
16 May 2020
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Reading Friends Volunteers' Week toolkit (1-7 June 2021)
Helpful hashtags, Tweets, images, statistics, cards and ideas to thank your volunteers on Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June.
