09 July 2020
Silly Squad Book Talk Prompt Cards
These book discussion prompts can be used to help children talk about their Summer Reading Challenge books with library staff, volunteers, teachers or at home. Adjust your print menu settings to print multiple cards on one page. Illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson...
09 July 2020
Heatstroke by Hazel Barkworth digital pack
Headline would like to invite libraries and reading groups across the UK to share their excitement about this summer’s hottest debut novel – Hazel Barkworth’s Heatstroke. We don’t want readers across the country to miss this gripping page-turner, described by the...
08 July 2020
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Silly Squad Document Borders
Download these Silly Squad borders to create Summer Reading Challenge posters, activities and resources. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s) for...
08 July 2020
Silly Squad A4 poster: England
Download this A4 poster and spread the word about Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020! Illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020
08 July 2020
Silly Squad A4 poster: Scotland & Northern Ireland
Download this A4 poster and spread the word about Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020! Illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020
08 July 2020
Silly Squad A4 poster: Wales
Download this A4 poster and spread the word about Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020! Illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020
08 July 2020
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Silly Squad A3 promotional poster: England
Download a colourful poster to promote the Summer Reading Challenge. Illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020 Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s)...
08 July 2020
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Silly Squad A3 promotional poster: Scotland & Northern Ireland
Download a colourful poster to promote the Summer Reading Challenge. Illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020 Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s)...
08 July 2020
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Silly Squad A3 promotional poster: Wales
Download a colourful poster to promote the Summer Reading Challenge. Illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020 Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s)...
03 July 2020
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Silly Squad: Online Data
This document outlines the information required for accessing Silly Squad participant data for your library authority.
03 July 2020
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Silly Squad Core Pack Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge Core Pack poster and stickers. All illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020 Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact...
01 July 2020
Silly Squad Activity Sheet: Colouring in and Wordsearch page
This sheet includes a colouring activity and an author wordsearch With thanks to Islington Council
01 July 2020
Silly Squad Activity Sheet: Number Sudoku
Complete the sudoku grid by adding the numbers 1-9 into each row, column and 3×3 square
30 June 2020
Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valour by Ally Carter - digital pack
FIVE EXTRAORDINARY ORPHANS. ONE INCREDIBLE MYSTERY. Bursting with adventure, mayhem and friendship, this is the first in an action-packed new middle-grade series – from the bestselling author of Gallagher Girls, Ally Carter – and the perfect book for readers who love...
26 June 2020
Health Information Week 2020: Social media toolkit
Social media toolkit for health information week 2020
26 June 2020
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Silly Squad 2020 Communications Plan
Contains information on the social media and comms plans The Reading Agency has put together to help drive awareness of the Challenge throughout July and August. Use this as inspiration for your own Silly Squad social media/comms activity over the summer. All...
25 June 2020
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Silly Squad Character Guide
A comprehensive guide to all the characters in this year’s Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge. All illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020 Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact...
23 June 2020
Stay-at-home with Football School - writing competition
A shout out to all sports fans aged 7-12! Do you dream of becoming a sportswriter, commentator or sports presenter in the future? Then this competition could help you reach your goal! The Guardian has teamed up with the...
12 June 2020
Summer Reading Challenge Logos
Download versions of The Reading Agency and Summer Reading Challenge logos to use on Challenge materials.
12 June 2020
Boys and Kids Who Dare to be Different - activity packs, audio extracts and journal
Stories for Boys who Dare to be Different is a beautiful and inspiring collection of stories about boys who changed the world without killing a single dragon or saving a single princess. Stories for Kids who Dare to be Different...
12 June 2020
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Reading Friends Session Plan: Personal history and reminiscence
This resource contains a range of activities, discussion ideas and reading suggestions to inspire reminiscence about past times in your own and others’ lives.
12 June 2020
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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!
