13 June 2023
The Escape Artist - digital resources
Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month for June 2023 Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2022 A Radio 4 Book of the Week About The Escape Artist Anne Frank. Primo Levi. Oskar Schindler. Rudolf Vrba. In April 1944 nineteen-year-old Rudolf Vrba and fellow...
13 June 2023
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Comments Cards: Ready, Set, Read!
You can use these comment cards to collect feedback on the Summer Reading Challenge. This resource contains two files: comment cards for children, and comment cards for parents/carers. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer...
12 June 2023
Rainbow Magic - Activity Sheets
No one knows how to throw a party like the Rainbow Magic Fairies! Join Rachel, Kirsty and their new friends Gracie and Khadijah on a magical birthday adventure. The Birthday Party Fairies are throwing the biggest celebration of the year –...
09 June 2023
Road to Reading activities
Looking for more to do during your Road to Reading? Download or print this card and cross off the activities as you go.
09 June 2023
Road to Reading activities (light)
Looking for more to do during your Road to Reading? Download or print this card and cross off the activities as you go.
07 June 2023
Teachers' Reading Challenge 2023 and Summer Reading Challenge 2023 Joint Poster
Promote the Teachers’ Reading Challenge and Summer Reading Challenge in your school with our joint poster. Use the space for students, teachers and other staff to share what they will be reading this summer.
07 June 2023
Teachers' Reading Challenge 2023 Certificate
Download your Teachers’ Reading Challenge certificate to display in your classroom or library and share how many books you read during the 2023 Challenge.
06 June 2023
National Crime Reading Month with Faber
Faber is one of the world’s great independent publishing houses. Since they were founded in 1929, they have sought to find the very best writers and they are proud to publish the foremost voices in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, film...
05 June 2023
Max Magic by Stephen Mulhern and Tom Easton - activities and sneak peek!
The UNBELIEVABLE new book series from superstar TV presenter and magician, Stephen Mulhern. Stephen Mulhern and Tom Easton have collaborated closely, combining Stephen’s natural storytelling talent with Tom’s children’s fiction writing experience. Creating an unforgettable adventure celebrating friendship, family and… MAGIC! With...
02 June 2023
The Great Read/Write Together
This resource pack will help you to celebrate the Great Read/Write Together, as part of the Great Get Together (23-25 June), an initiative run by the Jo Cox Foundation.
02 June 2023
Family Favourites Activity Booklet: Ready, Set, Read!
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about sports, games, and play – keeping children’s minds and bodies active over the holidays! This activity sheet enables you to keep a record of the books you’re enjoying together and will help to...
02 June 2023
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Puzzles and Wordsearches: Ready, Set, Read!
Download activity sheets for children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023, including 5 word & number puzzles and 3 wordsearches! This download also includes answer sheets. Colour and BW versions included. Please note: this is a locked resource...
02 June 2023
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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...
01 June 2023
Loneliness Awareness Week 2023: library toolkit
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Loneliness Awareness Week, 12-18 June 2023. The toolkit provides: • key facts on loneliness • resources for promoting Reading Well, Reading Friends, Mood-boosting Books and Reading Groups for Everyone • library display and activity ideas •...
31 May 2023
Reading Friends Impact with visually impaired people 2022
Analysis of 2021-22 Reading Friends evaluation data regarding visually impaired people.
25 May 2023
Football Superstars Series Activity Pack
The Football Superstars series is aimed at building a love of reading in young children, and is filled with fun cartoons, inspirational stories and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.
25 May 2023
What is Mud? Activity Pack
Mud is so much more than squelchy brown stuff. It’s why our food grows, why our forests stand tall, why our water and air are less dirty and why billions of living things have somewhere to live. This engaging new...
25 May 2023
Questions and Answers about Refugees Activity Pack
With simple, direct questions, thoughtful, compassionate answers and stunning illustrations by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Drachkovska, this book explores what it really means to be a refugee. Written with advice from the Refugee Council and drawing on conversations with refugees...
22 May 2023
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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 Ready, Set, Read certificate! Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023....
22 May 2023
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Special Achievement Certificate - Ready, Set, Read!
Some children participating in the Summer Reading Challenge read more than six books, whilst many may achieve other kinds of personal goals or overcome difficulties. This ‘Special Achievement Award’ allows you to issue a bespoke certificate. This may be used in...
22 May 2023
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Volunteer Appreciation Certificate (for Scotland) - Ready, Set, Read!
Scottish version for libraries taking part in Scotland. Recognise the hard work of your summer volunteers with a Ready, Set, Read! themed certificate of appreciation. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge...
22 May 2023
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Volunteer Appreciation and Hours Certificates - Ready, Set, Read!
Recognise the hard work of your summer volunteers with a Ready, Set, Read! themed certificate. 2 options included: certificate of appreciation and a customisable volunteer hours certificate. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the...
22 May 2023
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Schools Achievement Certificates - Ready, Set, Read!
Libraries can download these two special certificates to award to schools taking part in the Ready, Set, Read! Summer Reading Challenge. Includes an adaptable version for including the number of pupils. Please note: this is a locked resource for library...
22 May 2023
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Child's Certificate - Ready, Set, Read!
Reward children participating in the Summer Reading Challenge with this Ready, Set, Read certificate! Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s)...
22 May 2023
The Big Breakout (My Laugh-Out-Loud Life 3_ - digital resources
Selected as ‘Books to make you laugh out loud’ – The Reading Agency ‘A must for all KS2 bookshelves’ Reader review ‘Brimming with Bengali culture and hilarious fun’ Reader review More about the book Yusuf wants to be the ultimate uncle to his sister’s...
19 May 2023
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Reader Review Bookmarks: Ready, Set, Read!
Children can choose a character and use these bookmarks to review their Summer Reading Challenge reads! Available in colour and black and white options. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Libraries...
19 May 2023
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Printable Treasure Hunt Characters: Ready, Set, Read!
Libraries can download these printable treasure hunt character cards to use in ‘Ready, Set, Read!’ activities! A matching activity sheet for children is available via the link below. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer...
19 May 2023
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Treasure Hunt Activity Sheet - Ready, Set, Read!
This activity sheet pairs with the Ready, Set, Read! treasure hunt character cards. Libraries can download this sheet in colour and in black & white by clicking on the link below. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities...
16 May 2023
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Recommend to a Friend Bookmarks - Ready, Set, Read!
Children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge can colour in these 2 bookmarks and fill them out to recommend books to friends. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Libraries...
14 May 2023
Small Miracles by Anne Booth - Reading Guide
Three nuns play the lottery to save their failing convent, resulting in a story of friendship, community, faith and love. The 1990s are proving tough for the convent. The order of the Sisters of Saint Philomena is down to its three...
