11 May 2023
Sbardun dosbarth i blant - Classroom prompts for children (CYM)
Questions to prompt class discussions and activities based upon the topics covered on the list. Document in Welsh.
11 May 2023
Sbardun dosbarth i'r arddegau - Classroom prompts for teens (CYM)
Questions to prompt class discussions and activities based upon the topics covered on the Reading Well for teens list. Document in Welsh.
10 May 2023
The Rage of the Sea Witch Activity Pack
A new adventure series about the pivotal moments of discovery through the ages, bringing the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy, humour and delightful, black and white illustrations.
10 May 2023
Stone Activity Pack
A second novel from the bestselling author of Branford Boase-shortlisted and Carnegie-nominated Witch. An engrossing story of fathers and sons, death and grief, and unexpected bonds, new and old, forged by dark and benign magic.
10 May 2023
Nala's World Activity Pack
A heartwarming picture book based on the incredible true story of social media sensation and round-the-world-cyclist Dean Nicholson and his trusty cat companion, Nala.
09 May 2023
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume - film club resource
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and ground-breaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has impacted generations with its timeless coming-of-age story, insightful humour, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret is uprooted...
04 May 2023
Women's Prize for Fiction 2023 - Shortlist Reading Guides
The Women’s Prize for Fiction is the greatest international celebration of women’s creativity. Now in its twenty-eighth year, the Prize shines a spotlight on outstanding, ambitious, original fiction written in English by women from anywhere in the world. The 2023...
03 May 2023
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Name Tags and Badges: Ready, Set, Read!
Librarians can download these Ready, Set, Read! themed badges to use for the Summer Reading Challenge 2023! This resource contains name tag templates (in colour and in black & white), as well as templates for ‘Ask me about Ready, Set, Read!’...
03 May 2023
Elmer Day 2023 - Downloadable event packs
Elmer Day returns on Saturday 27 May 2023 and Andersen Press are offering free downloadable event packs to help you join in the celebrations in your school or library, including activity sheets, craft ideas and educational resources. Get ready for the...
03 May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: library toolkit
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week, 15-21 May 2023. The toolkit provides: • key facts on mental health and wellbeing • resources for promoting Reading Well, Reading Friends and Road to Reading • library display and activity ideas • template social media...
27 April 2023
Running Reading Friends with Visually Impaired People (Welsh)
This toolkit has been developed in partnership by Reading Friends and Share the Vision to provide inspiration and ideas to help you run effective reading groups in your library. It has been translated into Welsh. Un o’r ffyrdd y gallwch chi...
27 April 2023
Running Reading Friends with Visually Impaired People
This toolkit has been developed in partnership by Reading Friends and Share the Vision to provide inspiration and ideas to help you run effective reading groups in your library.
26 April 2023
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Library Training Presentation: Ready, Set, Read!
Download this training presentation to help with library staff training ahead of the launch of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Ready, Set, Read! Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Libraries...
21 April 2023
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Arts Award Annual Guide
Download Arts Award’s guide to find out more about their opportunities. Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents: it’s creative, valuable and accessible. The Summer Reading Challenge supports children who want to achieve Arts Award Discover...
21 April 2023
The Reading Agency’s May booklist – Community and Celebration
We hope that May will be a time of communities coming together in celebration, so we have selected some of our favourite titles that demonstrate the power of being part of a community (whether big or small) and the importance...
20 April 2023
Road to Reading map
Welcome to the Road to Reading! Download this route map to log your 30 minutes of reading each week. Sign up to the Road to Reading and we’ll share tips, suggestions and advice as you journey along the road.
20 April 2023
Wishtree Activity Pack
Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighbourhood wishtree – people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red’s branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who...
20 April 2023
Where Does my Food Come From?
A fully illustrated non-fiction picture book that lets readers discover how their favourite foods are grown and made – with exclusive recipes from Annabel Karmel for each one.
20 April 2023
When Poems Fall from the Sky Activity Packs
Original, inspiring and intimate, When Poems Fall From the Sky marries science and poetry to create a tender and thoughtful love-letter to Earth promising children a riot of imagination, humour and joy – the perfect book to celebrate National Poetry...
20 April 2023
The King's Hats Activity Pack
King Charles the III is now King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and he is finding his new crown just a little heavy to manage. But his good friend Tom the gardener is on hand to show him...
20 April 2023
The Butterfly Club Activity Pack
An activity pack for The Butterfly Club series.
20 April 2023
The Asparagus Bunch Activity Pack
Leon John Crothers is 4779 days old (thirteen years and one month, if you’re mathematically challenged). He has been ‘moved on’ from six different schools and most people think he has an attitude problem. Leon doesn’t care for the label,...
20 April 2023
Mazy the Movie Star Activity Pack
Mazy is a famous movie star who has her fur fluffed twice a day. While other dogs chase sticks at the park, Mazy chases her acting dreams. Then one morning Mazy’s agent delivers bad news. Hollywoof has changed and there are...
20 April 2023
Road to Reading map (Instagram stories)
Welcome to the Road to Reading! Save this route map to your phone or tablet to log your 30 minutes of reading each week. This image is sized for Instagram stories so you can share your reading with friends. Sign...
20 April 2023
Road to Reading map (light)
Welcome to the Road to Reading! Download this route map to log your 30 minutes of reading each week. This version uses less ink so you can print it at home. Sign up to the Road to Reading and we’ll share...
20 April 2023
Honey's Hive by Mo O'Hara - Scheme of Work and activity pack
The first book in an exciting new series from New York Times bestseller Mo O’Hara, packed with bee facts and stunning illustrations by Aya Kakeda. Perfect for readers aged 7+. Honey is a young bee buzzing with ambition, who can’t find her role in...
19 April 2023
Road to Reading FAQ
Do you have a question about the Road to Reading? This FAQ has all the answers, and can be printed and displayed on noticeboards to inspire other people to join in.
19 April 2023
Road to Reading 'Join me' image - Twitter
Download this image to use on Twitter to invite other people to join you on the Road to Reading.
19 April 2023
Road to Reading 'Join me' image - Instagram/Facebook
Download this image to use on Instagram or Facebook to invite other people to join you on the Road to Reading.
19 April 2023
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Reading Friends Quick Reads 2023 Resources
This folder contains six session packs using the Quick Reads 2023 titles: Dead Man Talking by Roddy Doyle Hello Mum by Bernadine Evaristo One False Move by Dreda Say Mitchell Paris for One by Jojo Meyes The Double Clue by Agatha Christie Wish You Were...
