30 April 2019
Malamander - book trailer
Nobody visits Eerie-on-Sea in the winter. Especially not when darkness falls and the wind howls around Maw Rocks and the wreck of the battleship Leviathan, where even now some swear they have seen the unctuous Malamander creep… Discover Malamander by Thomas...
30 April 2019
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Let's Discover Baby Animals, Flowers and Trees - book trailer
Inspiring and fun guides to baby animals, flowers and trees featuring artwork from the animated special of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. In these fun-filled guides to baby animals, flowers and trees, eager readers will learn all about spring time...
18 April 2019
Dementia Action Week 2019: a library toolkit
A library toolkit containing ideas for Reading Well displays, events and online and social media activity around Dementia Action Week 2019 (20-26 May).
18 April 2019
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Reading Friends press release
This template is to help you when writing press releases about the project.
16 April 2019
Celebrating Spring with HarperCollins Children’s Books - activity pack
HarperCollins Children’s Books are celebrating the arrival of Spring with a gorgeous pack of activities for little ones featuring eggs, bunnies and tadpoles from an array of amazing picture book creators! - Follow Tad, the littlest almost-a-frog in the whole wide...
14 April 2019
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Reading Friends volunteer role description
Provides potential volunteers with key information on what’s involved in the role. Editable for local information.
14 April 2019
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Reading Friends volunteer application form
A template for local Reading Friends projects to adapt and use with people interested in volunteering. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
12 April 2019
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Reading Friends Volunteers' Week toolkit (1-7 June 2021)
Helpful hashtags, Tweets, images, statistics, cards and ideas to thank your volunteers on Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June.
11 April 2019
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Reading Friends Volunteers' Week Thank you e-card (1-7 June 2021)
Say thank you to your Reading Friends volunteers with this e-card.
11 April 2019
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Reading Friends Volunteers' Week (1-7 June 2021) Thank you card
Say thank you to your Reading Friends volunteers with our printable thank you card.
10 April 2019
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Reading Friends volunteer diary
An A5 booklet to capture and reflect on experiences as a Reading Friends volunteer.
10 April 2019
Rosie: Scenes from a Vanished Life by Rose Tremain, Reader's Guide
Here is a reading group guide for Rose Tremain’s Memoir, Rosie: Scenes from a Vanished Life. About the book Rose Tremain (or Rosie as she was then) grew up in post-war London – a city still partly in ruins, where both...
10 April 2019
The Remainder - Readers' Guide
On Tuesday 9 April the Man Booker International Prize revealed the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Man Booker Prize shortlist. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted...
10 April 2019
The Shape Of The Ruins - Readers' Guide
On Tuesday 9 April the Man Booker International Prize revealed the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Man Booker Prize shortlist. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted...
10 April 2019
Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead - Readers' Guide
On Tuesday 9 April the Man Booker International Prize revealed the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Man Booker Prize shortlist. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted...
10 April 2019
The Pine Islands - Readers' Guide
On Tuesday 9 April the Man Booker International Prize revealed the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Man Booker Prize shortlist. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted...
10 April 2019
The Years - Readers' Guide
On Tuesday 9 April the Man Booker International Prize revealed the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Man Booker Prize shortlist. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted...
10 April 2019
Celestial Bodies - Readers' Guide
On Tuesday 9 April the Man Booker International Prize revealed the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Discover the excellent books that have been chosen for the Man Booker Prize shortlist. You can download a Readers’ Guide for shortlisted...
06 April 2019
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019: library toolkit
A library toolkit containing ideas for Reading Well displays, events and online and social media activity around Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 (13-19 May).
05 April 2019
Nature and wildlife booklist
Inspired by the arrival of Spring and the celebration of Earth Day on 22 April, we’ve created a booklist to share some of our favourite titles about the natural world, wildlife and our environment We’ve also created a Chatterbooks pack which...
04 April 2019
Nature and wildlife Chatterbooks pack
Inspired by the arrival of Spring and the celebration of Earth Day on 22 April, we’ve created this Chatterbooks pack full of reading recommendations and activity ideas featuring books about the natural world, wildlife and our environment. You can also download...
01 April 2019
Nothing to See Here Competition
The Nothing To See Here Hotel is the best secret holiday destination for mysterious and legendary beings. All manner of magical creatures stay at this hotel; from bridge bothering trolls to wrinkly old mermaids! Competition Do you want to win all three books...
27 March 2019
March 2019 Young People's booklist - All the World's a Stage
Today is World Theatre Day so we have created a booklist of some of our favourite books for young people that were adapted into a theatre production, tv show or film. We have selected six books for young people to read...
23 March 2019
How to Rob a Bank by Tom Mitchell - Teaching Notes
Some people rob banks because they’re greedy. Others enjoy the adrenalin rush. Me? I robbed a bank because of guilt. Specifically: guilt and a Nepalese scented candle… When fifteen-year-old Dylan accidentally burns down the house of the girl he’s trying to...
21 March 2019
She Wolf by Dan Smith - Teachers' Notes
Northumbria, 866. Washed ashore on a frozen English beach, Ylva’s survived. She will not cry. She’s meant to be strong. She’s a Viking. But when her mother dies at the hand of a three-fingered man, and the wolves of the forest...
19 March 2019
Amateur - Readers' Guide
On Tuesday 19 March the Wellcome Book Prize announced the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the prize rewards exceptional works of literature that illuminate the many ways that health, medicine and illness...
18 March 2019
The Trauma Cleaner Readers' Guide
On Tuesday 18 March the Wellcome Book Prize announced the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the prize rewards exceptional works of literature that illuminate the many ways that health, medicine and illness...
18 March 2019
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
On Tuesday 19 March the Wellcome Book Prize announced the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the prize rewards exceptional works of literature that illuminate the many ways that health, medicine and illness...
18 March 2019
Murmur Readers' Guide
On Tuesday 19 March the Wellcome Book Prize announced the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the prize rewards exceptional works of literature that illuminate the many ways that health, medicine and illness...
18 March 2019
Mind on Fire Readers' Guide
On Tuesday 19 March the Wellcome Book Prize announced the shortlist of six books for the 2019 prize. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the prize rewards exceptional works of literature that illuminate the many ways that health, medicine and illness...
