01 September 2021
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Reading Friends Face-to-Face in a Library Photos
This folder contains photos of different audiences participating in face-to-face activities in a library setting. Use these photos to help promote your Reading Friends project.
01 September 2021
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Reading Friends Reading Materials Photos
This folder contains photos of different reading materials. Use these photos to help promote your Reading Friends activities. Contact us for additional options. The full range of photos can be found in Basecamp.
01 September 2021
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Reading Friends Tea & Biscuits Photos
This folder contains different photos of tea and biscuits. Use these photos to help promote your Reading Friends activities.
01 September 2021
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Reading Friends Virtual Photos
This folder contains photos of different audiences participating in virtual activities. Use these photos to help promote your Reading Friends activities. Please let us know at readingfriends@readingagency.org.uk if you need any images in higher definition.
01 September 2021
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Reading Friends Telephone Photos
This folder contains photos of different audiences participating in telephone activities. Use these photos to help promote your Reading Friends activities. Please let us know at readingfriends@readingagency.org.uk if you need any of these photos in higher definition.
01 September 2021
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Reading Friends Face-to-Face Photos
This folder contains photos of different audiences participating in face-to-face activities. Use these photos to help promote your Reading Friends project. Please let us know at readingfriends@readingagency.org.uk if you need any photos in higher definition.
27 August 2021
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Reading Friends Word template
You can use this to communicate information about your Reading Friends project.
27 August 2021
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Reading Friends logos
Zip file of all versions and formats of the Reading Friends logo inc. full colour, white out, single colour (black and white) EPS, JPEG and PNG. Useful for comms, design and website teams.
27 August 2021
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Reading Friends National Reading Group Day 2021
To celebrate National Reading Group Day on 14 September 2021, we have created this pack working with Manilla Press including an extract from the story and discussion questions to use in Reading Friends sessions.
25 August 2021
100 recommended reads from Peters
Need inspiration for your primary class reads? The Peters Books librarians have shared lists of their top 100 recommended reads for every primary year group – the books they think are must-haves for any classroom!
18 August 2021
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Protecting volunteer wellbeing when befriending
Guidance for protecting volunteers’ wellbeing when befriending one-to-one. From Befriending Networks.
18 August 2021
Wash Your Hands, Mr Panda by Steve Antony - digital resources
Soap? . . . Check. Water? . . . Check. Towel? . . . Check. Are you ready to wash your hands, Mr Panda? Join Mr Panda and friends as they learn all about hand washing, sneeze catching and other good hygiene practices. With a...
16 August 2021
Adult September Booklist: The Power of Reading
To celebrate National Literacy Day on 8th September 2021, we have created a list of books perfect for less confident readers, people developing their literacy skills, and those looking for something short and sweet! There is a mix of fantastic...
16 August 2021
Children and Young People's September Booklist: Back to School!
For many children and young people, September marks the start of the new school year, a time that can be both exciting and daunting. We have created a booklist for all children, from nursey school age through to secondary students,...
13 August 2021
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Reading Friends Quick Reads 2021 Discussion Guides
This resource contains discussion questions for Quick Reads’ 2021 collection. You can borrow Quick Reads from your local library, or purchase from The Reading Agency’s bookshop. Find out more about Quick Reads here: https://readingagency.org.uk/adults/quick-guides/quick-reads/
12 August 2021
Reading Ahead Toolkit 2021-2
This toolkit covers everything you need to run Reading Ahead, how to get started and ideas for partnerships and engagement.
02 August 2021
Summer of Reading from DK Books
Join in the Summer of Reading with DK Books! This file will give you 4 activity packs: 1. Behind the Museum. Explore the world’s most incredible museums in this digital pack. 2. Dragon World. Watch out – dragons about! Become a...
28 July 2021
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Project Case Study Guidance
If you have a story to share, please tell us about it using the example questions in this resource as a guide.
28 July 2021
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Participant Case Study Guidance
If a Reading Friends participant would like to share their story, please tell us about it using the questions in this resource as a guide.
28 July 2021
Adult August Booklist: For the Love of Books
To celebrate Book Lovers’ Day on 9 August, we have compiled a list of books all about the joy of reading, bookshops and libraries! The list also includes titles which think are perfect for inspiring a love of reading.
28 July 2021
August Booklist for Children & Young People: For the Love of Books
It’s safe to say, here at The Reading Agency, we love books. And we know you do too! So, we have created a booklist to celebrate Book Lovers Day on 9th August 2021. This list includes titles for toddlers, children,...
28 July 2021
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Befriender Case Study Guidance
If a Reading Friends Befriender would like to share their story, please tell us about it using the questions in this resource as a guide.
23 July 2021
Reading Friends Case for Support for Public Libraries
The Case for Support for Reading Friends has been created to help library authorities develop funding applications and engage key stakeholders. Please use, adapt and add local evidence as required to develop briefing papers and proposals.
23 July 2021
Summer Holiday Fun! Activity Pack from Andersen Press
Andersen Press have created a free activity pack full of fun activities inspired by their new titles, perfect for keeping kids busy over the summer holidays. The Summer Holiday Fun! Activity Pack includes colouring sheets, puzzles and drawing activities inspired...
23 July 2021
Reading Ahead 2019-20 evaluation report
Evaluation report for the Reading Ahead programme 2019-20.
22 July 2021
Case for Support Discussion Group Notes
These are the notes from the group discussion part of our Case for Support Skills Share Session. This resource includes tips for local fundraising routes, challenges and future plans.
22 July 2021
The Memory Thieves by Darren Simpson - Teachers' Notes and Discussion Questions
What you don’t remember can’t hurt you… Cyan has lived at the Elsewhere Sanctuary for as long as he can remember, freed by Dr Haven from dark memories of his past life. But when Cyan finds a mysterious warning carved into...
22 July 2021
Quick Reads evaluation report 2020-1
Evaluation report for the Quick Reads programme 2020-1.
20 July 2021
BOTH Books
Books On The Hill is an independent bookshop and now a publishing that produces dyslexic friendly books for adults. Set up by Alistair Sims, they had huge success in April after launching their kickstarter campaign and smashed original targets to...
20 July 2021
Crime and Thriller
Struggling to get into reading? Can’t find a book to keep you hooked? Why not take your pick from this selection of these gripping Crime and Thriller titles…
