20 November 2019
Non-fiction November 2019
It’s November which means that we’re looking back at some of our favourite non-fiction titles from the past year. We think these books are fascinating, offering unique and interesting perspectives into a huge variety of topics.
19 November 2019
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18 November 2019
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17 November 2019
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Reading Friends Logo (Scotland)
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16 November 2019
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13 November 2019
Birthday - Book Club Notes
“I’m gonna tell him I’m supposed to be a girl, that I can’t stand being a boy anymore, that I feel like I’m dying a little bit more everyday…” Meet Eric and Morgan. Born on the same day, at the same...
10 November 2019
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07 November 2019
November 2019 Children's and young people booklist - Anti-Bullying
This year’s Anti-Bullying Week theme is Change Starts With Us and will be happening from Monday 11 November – Friday 15 November 2019. To help children get a deeper understanding of the effects of bullying and to start conversations on...
06 November 2019
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Reading Friends Resource Pack: The Lost Words
This pack provides further materials and ideas for activities to use alongside the session idea The Lost Words.
06 November 2019
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Reading Friends Session Plan: The Lost Words
A plan for a themed Reading Friends session including ideas for activities and things to read, look at, and talk about for ‘the lost words’ book by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris.
06 November 2019
The Starless Sea Book Club Kit
A reading group guide and party pack for The Starless Sea, the long-awaited new novel from the author of The Night Circus, Erin Morgenstern. This kit includes reading group questions, author Q&A, wordsearch, invitations, templates and more.
05 November 2019
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Reading Friends Resource Pack: Wonders of Space
This resource provides further ideas for activities alongside the session plans The First Moon Landing 1969 and The Wonders of Space.
05 November 2019
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Reading Friends Session Plan: The First Moon Landing 1969
A plan for a themed Reading Friends session including things to read, look at, and talk about.
05 November 2019
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Reading Friends Session Plan: The Wonders of Space
A plan for a themed Reading Friends session including ideas for activities and things to read, look at, and talk about.
05 November 2019
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Reading Friends dementia information resource
This resource has information and advice to make your Reading Friends sessions dementia friendly. Give to volunteers if needed.
04 November 2019
The First Christmas Jumper by Ryan Tubridy - Read Along Trailer
The First Christmas Jumper Ryan Tubridy loves Christmas jumpers. He loves them so much he wrote this book – the story of the very first Christmas jumper. It’s got sheep, jelly babies, tractors, Santa Claus, Christmas elves and a LOT of...
04 November 2019
The First Christmas Jumper by Ryan Tubridy - animated trailer
The First Christmas Jumper Ryan Tubridy loves Christmas jumpers. He loves them so much he wrote this book – the story of the very first Christmas jumper. It’s got sheep, jelly babies, tractors, Santa Claus, Christmas elves and a LOT of...
04 November 2019
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Reading Friends Reading Aloud
Find out about the many benefits of reading aloud in your Reading Friends groups and elsewhere.
03 November 2019
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Reading Friends: Engaging with blind or partially sighted people
Helpful guide to making Reading Friends sessions inclusive. This resource includes general good practice in communicating with someone with sight loss.
03 November 2019
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Reading Friends Group Session Tips
Hints and tips for running a great Reading Friends session. This information sheet gives you some general tips and things to think about to help everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and has fun.
01 November 2019
Format availability - Reading Well for children
A spreadsheet containing the format availability of the Reading Well for children booklist.
01 November 2019
NaNoWriMo - Debut Novels of 2019
November is National Novel Writing Month, when thousands of novelist around the world focus on their writing. If you’re getting involved and need some inspiration to write your first novel, check out our list of some of our favourite debuts...
31 October 2019
Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht and Jarvis - a book trailer
Pick a pumpkin from the patch – tall and lean or short and fat. Vivid orange, ghostly white, or speckled green, might be just right… Illustrated by the winner of the V&A Best Illustrated Book 2017 It’s Halloween! Which means...
17 October 2019
Football School by Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton - series trailer
A groundbreaking new series from two bestselling writers that teaches you about the world through football. The first book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads. When do footballers poo? Can...
17 October 2019
Madame Badobedah By Sophie Dahl and Lauren O'Hara - a reading with Sophie Dahl
A timeless story celebrating friendship and imagination, from an exciting new voice in children’s literature. Mabel lives with her parents in The Mermaid Hotel, by the sea. Mabel likes to keep an eye on the comings and goings of all the...
17 October 2019
Madame Badobedah By Sophie Dahl and Lauren O'Hara - author video
Madame Badobedah is a timeless story celebrating friendship and imagination, from an exciting new voice in children’s literature. Mabel lives with her parents in The Mermaid Hotel, by the sea. Mabel likes to keep an eye on the comings and goings...
17 October 2019
The Somerset Tsunami by Emma Carroll - activity pack
A sinking boat. A girl in disguise. A disappearing sea. When Fortune Sharpe carves a boat from a tree with her beloved brother, Gem, she’s only having a bit of fun. But now is not the time for a girl to be drawing...
09 October 2019
The World of Wolf Hall: A Reading Guide to Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall & Bring Up the Bodies
Ahead of the release of The Mirror & the Light, this reading guide takes you through the story so far, introduces you to the main players, explores the key themes and offers reading group questions to discuss.
08 October 2019
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Reading Friends stroke information resource
Information and advice to make your Reading Friends sessions suitable for someone who has experienced stroke.
07 October 2019
How to start a LEGO club from DK
Excited about starting up a LEGO Club, but don’t know where to begin? DK have created a pack with some helpful advice and tips on how to construct your very own.
