04 January 2022
Children and Young People's January Booklist: Hope
After an exceptionally challenging two years, The Reading Agency had compiled a booklist for children and young people centred around the theme of ‘hope’. From a picture book about the joys of being part of a blended family, to thoughtfully...
01 January 2022
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Reading Friends project plan
Keep your Reading Friends project on track day-to-day with this editable plan for your key milestones. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
22 December 2021
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Reading Friends Project Starter Checklist (Welsh)
A handy checklist of things in Welsh you’ll need to consider when setting up a new Reading Friends project.
22 December 2021
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Guiding Principles of Reading Friends (Welsh)
Take a look at the core principles of Reading Friends in Welsh. No matter the delivery – in person, over the phone or virtual – there are some key aspects and values which remain the same.
22 December 2021
Reading Friends Engaging with Funders Documents
This resource includes the Slides and Workshop Outline from the Engaging with Funders Session on 13 December 2021.
21 December 2021
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Coordinator Training 1: What is Reading Friends? (Welsh)
Coordinator Training Powerpoint Presentation of video 1 – What is Reading Friends?
21 December 2021
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Coordinator Training 2: A Reading Friends Session (Welsh)
Coordinator Training: Powerpoint Presentation of video 2 – A Reading Friends Session.
21 December 2021
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Coordinator Training 3: Models and Learnings (Welsh)
Coordinator Training: Powerpoint Presentation of video 3 – Models and Learnings.
21 December 2021
The Amazing Mr Blunden family activity pack
Inspired by the 1972 motion picture of the same name and adapted from Antonia Barber’s children’s fantasy novel The Ghosts, The Amazing Mr Blunden is a new Sky original made especially for Christmas! The Amazing Mr Blunden will be available on...
21 December 2021
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Reading Friends March 2023 Get Together Session
Recording and materials from the Get Together session run on 23 March 2023.
20 December 2021
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Welcome session: overview and slides
An overview and slides from the ‘Welcome session’ run in Nov 2022 which highlights key resources, changes and the evaluation for this year.
20 December 2021
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Coordinator Training 4: Benefits and Resources (Welsh)
Coordinator Training: Powerpoint Presentation of video 4 – Benefits and Resources.
19 December 2021
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Coordinator Training 5: Impact and Evaluation (Welsh)
Coordinator training: Powerpoint Presentation of video 5 – Impact and Evaluation.
17 December 2021
An Extra Pair of Hands carers pack
This pack, designed for paid carers, carer groups and those caring for a family member, partner or friend, contains an extract from Kate Mosse’s memoir, An Extra Pair of Hands. The book details Kate’s experiences of caring for various relatives...
14 December 2021
Bruno's Challenge & Other Dordogne Tales digital assets
Digital assets for libraries and other organisations to promote Bruno’s Challenge & Other Dordogne Tales by Martin Walker on social media.
10 December 2021
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Reading Friends Matching Questionnaire
You can use this to match up your Reading Friends and Reading Befrienders by their interests and also find out more about them. It can be a useful way of finding out any support needs. If you’re able to email...
10 December 2021
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Reading Friends Adaptable Matching Questionnaire
You can use and adapt this editable questionnaire to match up your Reading Friends and Reading Befrienders by their interests and also find out more about them. It can be a useful way of finding out any support needs. If...
07 December 2021
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Promoting your Reading Friends project Toolkit
We have created this document to make it as easy as possible for you to promote your own Reading Friends projects. This resource contains information, suggestions, templates and links to resources to help you.
06 December 2021
Extract of The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry is one of the novels featured on series 3 of BBC Two’s Between the Covers. Find a reading group guide here. Find out about Between the Covers.
03 December 2021
Winter Mini Challenge 2021 Booklist
The Winter Mini Challenge 2021 reading list is full of stories that inspire, challenge, and take you on adventures. Perfect for encouraging children of all ages to keep reading over the winter holidays. There are also brilliant non-fiction reads to...
03 December 2021
Extract of Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan is one of the novels featured on series 3 of BBC Two’s Between the Covers. Read an exclusive extract of the novel here. Find out about Between the Covers.
03 December 2021
Winter Mini Challenge 2021 A4 Certificate
Winter Mini Challenge A4 Certificate
01 December 2021
Clifford the Big Red Dog family activity pack
Clifford the Big Red Dog, based on the much-loved children’s books by Norman Bridwell, will be released in UK cinemas on 10 December 2021. This fun activity pack has lots of ways to learn more about the film and its...
26 November 2021
Nature's Treasures by Ben Hoare - digital pack (including videos)
Wherever you are in the world there are natural treasures to be found. Our planet is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals and even by the Earth itself. All you need to do is look carefully and...
26 November 2021
The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes Illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon - digital and photo poster
In December 2021, Simon & Schuster is publishing this beautifully illustrated children’s book which explores the fascinating relationship between humans and animals: from bees who pollinate our food to chimpanzees who share more than 90% of our DNA. It is...
25 November 2021
The Reading Agency's Books of the Year! Children & Young People
At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and get through those challenging lockdown months. Members of our team have picked the children’s book that...
25 November 2021
The Reading Agency's Books of the Year! Adult
At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and get through those challenging lockdown months. Members of our team have picked the book that stood...
24 November 2021
Extract of Still Life by Sarah Winman
Still Life by Sarah Winman is one of the novels featured on series 3 of BBC Two’s Between the Covers. Read an exclusive extract of the novel here. Find out about Between the Covers.
23 November 2021
Reading Friends resource pack: The Imperfect Art of Caring
This free resource pack for The Imperfect Art of Caring by Jessica Ryn has been designed for Reading Friends projects. It contains an extract from the book and discussion questions intended to support conversations and reflections on personal experiences...
21 November 2021
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Reading Befriender Area info for Coordinators
Information and instructions for how to access the dedicated Area. Reading Friends Coordinators have a unique code to give to their befrienders so they can access the Area. Any issues, email readingfriends@readingagency.org.uk
