19 July 2023
OwnVoices: Diverse Reading List
As part of the Teachers’ Reading Challenge 2023, our partners at the Open University have put together this list of ‘Own Voices’, a selection of picture books where the identity of the main characters matches that of the authors. This...
19 July 2023
2023 Teachers Reading Challenge Diary
Have you signed up for our 2023 Teachers’ Reading Challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for school, library and other education staff to broaden and deepen their knowledge of children’s books and develop their understanding of reading for pleasure pedagogy. Run...
17 July 2023
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Ready Set Read Data Share Guidance Notes
Please read these guidance notes for more information on accessing the Summer Reading Challenge digital participation data. This resource contains information on: The data share for digital participation in Ready Set Read, including anonymised and personalised data. Please note: this is a locked...
17 July 2023
Magic Faces Activity Pack
The magic face paints have transformed Austin, Alanna and sausage dog Ozzy into superheroes! When two supervillains, Foul Prune and Brains, swoop into the busy City Museum in a flying machine, they steal a priceless gem and Austin and Alanna...
14 July 2023
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PUNJABI family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Punjabi family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Punjabi. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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PORTUGESE family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Portugese family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Portugese. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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POLISH family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Polish family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Polish. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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PASHTO family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Pashto family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Pashto. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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NEPALI family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Nepali family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Nepali. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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HINDI family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Hindi family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Hindi. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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FRENCH family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable French family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in French. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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FARSI family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Farsi family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Farsi. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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DARI family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Dari family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Dari. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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CANTONESE family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Cantonese family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Cantonese. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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BENGALI family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Bengali family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Bengali. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please...
14 July 2023
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ARABIC family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Arabic family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Arabic. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above. Please note:...
14 July 2023
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ALBANIAN family information and newsletter: Ready, Set, Read!
Download the customisable Albanian family information sheet which contains information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 and a family newsletter template in English with an introduction in Albanian. This download is a zip folder of the 2 separate documents above....
14 July 2023
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UKRAINIAN Mini Challenge Certificate: Ready, Set, Read!
Reward children participating in the Mini Challenge (specially designed for pre-schoolers) as part of the Summer Reading Challenge with this Ukrainian Mini Challenge certificate! Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023....
14 July 2023
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UKRAINIAN Certificate: Ready, Set, Read!
Download this Ukrainian certificate to reward children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 – Ready, Set, Read! Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Libraries should contact their...
14 July 2023
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UKRAINIAN family information sheet: Ready, Set, Read!
Download this Ukrainian family information sheet which contains generic information about the Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading...
14 July 2023
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UKRAINIAN Invitation: Ready, Set, Read!
Download this printable invitation for the Summer Reading Challenge 2023! Please note: the front and back of the invitation are supplied as separate PDFs within the folder. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading...
13 July 2023
WELSH Activity Challenge Cards - Ready, Set, Read!
Bringing our superstar team to life, this set of six amazing activity challenge cards have been created by our creative partner for 2023, the Youth Sport Trust. Please note, these are the Welsh-language versions of this resource. The English-language versions are...
10 July 2023
The Reading Agency’s July booklist – Turning the Page (historical)
The Council for British Archaeology run the UK’s biggest celebration of archaeology called the Festival of Archaeology which is held from 15-30 July. We also know that historical books are incredibly popular with readers, so we have picked 12 brilliant...
07 July 2023
Reading Ahead evaluation form 2022/23 - Organisations
After delivering the Reading Ahead 2022/23 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
05 July 2023
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UKRAINIAN Printable A3 Poster: Ready, Set, Read!
Download and print the A3 poster in Ukrainian and spread the word about Summer Reading Challenge 2023! Illustrations by Loretta Schauer and logo artwork by Lizzie Everard. All by © The Reading Agency 2023.
30 June 2023
Create Your Own Activity Challenge Card: Ready, Set, Read!
Bringing our superstar team to life, this set of amazing activity challenge cards have been created by our creative partner for 2023, the Youth Sport Trust. Get your creative cap on and create your own activities using Naveen’s activity planning sheet. Click...
28 June 2023
Jamie by L.D. Lapinski - teaching resources
Celebrate with PRIDE Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn’t think you fit anywhere. Jamie is perfect for children aged...
28 June 2023
Ten tips for choosing the right book for a child
Engage reluctant readers with ten top tips from The Unicorn School on how to support a child to find a book suitable for their reading interests and ability, to help engage them in reading and find books to read for...
28 June 2023
Sharks! Sharks! Sharks! - digital resources
A deep-dive into sharks and their behaviour!S From award-winning non-fiction duo Susan Martineau and Vicky Barker, this is an expertly pitched book all about sharks and how they behave. There are coral reef sharks, glow-in-the-dark sharks, baby sharks and even mystery...
27 June 2023
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WELSH Colouring In: Ready, Set, Read!
Pencils, crayons and felt tips at the ready? Print these 4 sheets for children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge – let’s add some colour! Illustrations by Loretta Schauer and logo artwork by Lizzie Everard. All © The Reading Agency...
