10 June 2021
Teachers' Reading Challenge promotional assets
School and library staff, as well as our partner organisations, can use these assets to promote the 2021 Teachers’ Reading Challenge on social media and in newsletters.
09 June 2021
Wild World Heroes A4 Poster: England
Download this A4 poster and spread the word about Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021! Illustrations © Heath McKenzie 2021
09 June 2021
Wild World Heroes A4 Poster: Scotland
Download this A4 poster and spread the word about Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021! Illustrations © Heath McKenzie 2021
09 June 2021
Wild World Heroes A4 Poster: Wales
Download this A4 poster and spread the word about Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021! Illustrations © Heath McKenzie 2021
09 June 2021
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Wild World Heroes A3 Promotional Poster: England
Promote Wild World Heroes with this colourful A3 poster. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s) for access.
09 June 2021
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Wild World Heroes A3 Promotional Poster: Scotland
Promote Wild World Heroes with this colourful A3 poster. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s) for access.
09 June 2021
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Wild World Heroes A3 Promotional Poster: Wales
Promote Wild World Heroes with this colourful A3 poster. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s) for access.
03 June 2021
Reading Ahead evaluation form - organisers
After delivering the Reading Ahead 2021-2 programme please complete our evaluation form. It is available at the link below or to download as a word document and email to readingahead@readingagency.org.uk
02 June 2021
The Super-Secret Diary of Holly Hopkinson by Charlie P Brooks – digital pack
Meet Holly Hopkinson the star of a new series by Charlie P Brooks, illustrated throughout by Katy Riddell. Holly’s hilarious diary tells the story of her family’s move to the countryside – which gets really interesting when she gets a...
01 June 2021
Read with Pride - Summer of Reading List 2021 A3 poster
The second Paper & Hearts Society adventure. Join Olivia and The Paper & Hearts Society gang in this joyful comfort read and celebration of books from Booktuber Lucy Powrie. The perfect book for fans of Alice Oseman, Holly Smale and...
25 May 2021
Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going by Clare Balding - Activity Pack
‘Falling off’ is all part of life. The trick is to know how to dust yourself off, get back on, learn from your mistakes – and keep going! Clare Balding, TV presenter, sportswoman and bestselling author has had some spectacular falls...
24 May 2021
School Assembly PPT presentation - Reading Well for children Wales CYM
A Welsh language adaptable PowerPoint presentation on Reading Well for children/Darllen yn Well i blant for library staff/teachers to deliver in school assemblies.
24 May 2021
The Yearbook by Holly Bourne - Teachers' Notes
Paige is used to staying quiet in the face of lies. Like how popular girl Grace is a such an amazing person (lie). How Laura steals people’s boyfriends (lie). How her own family are so perfect (lie). Now Grace and friends...
19 May 2021
Reading Friends LGBTQ+ Resource
This resource has been developed in partnership with Islington Library and Heritage services, for adults to discuss, engage with and be inspired by the LGBTQ+ history of the borough. This pack contains 6 session plans, resources and ideas for activities. The...
19 May 2021
Classroom resources by Nicola Morgan
Free downloadable classroom resources created by Reading Well for young people author Nicola Morgan. Nicola Morgan, often known as The Teenage Brain Woman, is an internationally-acclaimed author and authority on teenage wellbeing, how stress impacts performance, effects of screens, social...
19 May 2021
Wish You Were Dead: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
19 May 2021
The Time Thief and The Infinite - Teacher Resource Pack
About the Book Leaplings, children born on the 29th of February, are very rare. Rarer still are Leaplings with The Gift – the ability to leap through time. Elle Bíbi-Imbelé Ifíè has The Gift, but she’s never used it. Until now. On...
18 May 2021
Saving the Day: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
18 May 2021
The Baby Is Mine: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
18 May 2021
How to be a Woman: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
18 May 2021
The Motive: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
18 May 2021
The Skylight: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
17 May 2021
Adult July Booklist: Nature and Wildlife
Nature and wildlife have been a respite for many over the past year. This booklist includes a mixture of fiction, memoir, poetry and non-fiction, covering the restorative powers of swimming and gardening, the history of our relationship with sheep, animals...
17 May 2021
Adult June Booklist: Around the World
This month we’re celebrating books from around the world – those which immerse us into a different landscape, culture or community. There are books that take us from Burma to Alabama, Trinidad to Italy, translated from Hebrew, Russian, Japanese and...
17 May 2021
Children and Young People's July Booklist: Nature and Wildlife
July marks the start of the Summer Reading Challenge, which this year is in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF). We have created a booklist inspired by the theme Nature and Wildlife, with a mix of fiction, non-fiction, picture books...
17 May 2021
Children and Young People's June Booklist: Around the World
This month we’re travelling around the world with a selection of fantastic books for children and young people. This list includes a mix of fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages, and includes a number of translated books. There...
17 May 2021
Quick Reads 2021 high res photos
These photos can be used to publicise the Quick Reads books to your readers.
17 May 2021
Quick Reads images for plasma screens
These posters are sized for use on any screens you may have in your library, college, prison or workplace to spread the word about Quick Reads!
17 May 2021
The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke by Kirsty Applebaum - digital pack
What if you could save lives? What if, just with the touch of your hand, you could stop an animal, or even a person, dying? You’d do it, wouldn’t you? The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke is the captivating new...
17 May 2021
Maybe… by Chris Haughton – Baby & Toddler Storytime pack
Host a Storytime event for Chris Haughton’s vibrant and mischievous new picture book! Three little monkeys, and their big monkey, are sat high up on their branch in the forest canopy. “Ok, monkeys! I’m off,” says the big monkey. “Now remember....
