19 October 2021
RISE by Maliha Abidi: competition resources
This pack contains an PDF sampler of the book RISE by Maliha Abidi and a promotional poster for a competition inspired by the book. RISE celebrates the inspirational stories of 100 remarkable women of colour. From the entrepreneur with a homemade...
12 August 2021
Reading Ahead Toolkit 2021-2
This toolkit covers everything you need to run Reading Ahead, how to get started and ideas for partnerships and engagement.
23 July 2021
Reading Ahead 2019-20 evaluation report
Evaluation report for the Reading Ahead programme 2019-20.
22 July 2021
Quick Reads evaluation report 2020-1
Evaluation report for the Quick Reads programme 2020-1.
20 July 2021
BOTH Books
Books On The Hill is an independent bookshop and now a publishing that produces dyslexic friendly books for adults. Set up by Alistair Sims, they had huge success in April after launching their kickstarter campaign and smashed original targets to...
20 July 2021
Crime and Thriller
Struggling to get into reading? Can’t find a book to keep you hooked? Why not take your pick from this selection of these gripping Crime and Thriller titles…
20 July 2021
Sports!
A selection of twelve sport-related titles to get you inspired!
03 June 2021
Share our Reading Ahead evaluation form with participants!
Feedback on Reading Ahead from participants enables us to evaluate the impact of the programme. Please share this survey with participants and support them to fill it out if required. They can access the evaluation form through clicking on the...
03 June 2021
Reading Ahead evaluation form - organisers
After delivering the Reading Ahead 2021-2 programme please complete our evaluation form. It is available at the link below or to download as a word document and email to lily.staunton-howe@readingagency.org.uk.
01 June 2021
Read with Pride - Summer of Reading List 2021 A3 poster
The second Paper & Hearts Society adventure. Join Olivia and The Paper & Hearts Society gang in this joyful comfort read and celebration of books from Booktuber Lucy Powrie. The perfect book for fans of Alice Oseman, Holly Smale and...
27 May 2021
2021 Quick Reads!
A list of the 2021 Quick Reads. You can purchase your copies here
27 May 2021
Share our Quick Reads survey with your readers!
Share our survey with readers here or print the paper survey attached below. Please scan or take a photo of completed forms and send by email to lily.staunton-howe@readingagency.org.uk. To post the forms, please get in touch for a postal...
27 May 2021
Have you read a Quick Read?
Fill out our survey here and let us know what you thought!
19 May 2021
Wish You Were Dead: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
18 May 2021
Saving the Day: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
18 May 2021
The Baby Is Mine: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
18 May 2021
How to be a Woman: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
18 May 2021
The Motive: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
18 May 2021
The Skylight: Quick Reads learning resource
This learning resource has been written to support the use of Quick Reads with less confident readers. It suggests discussion points and activities chapter by chapter. The resource is in an editable word document format as you may find that...
17 May 2021
Quick Reads 2021 Toolkit - Libraries & bookshops
This toolkit contains ideas for using and promoting Quick Reads in public libraries, learning providers, prisons and independent bookshops! Join us and celebrate 15 years of Quick Reads and six new titles on 27 May 2021.
17 May 2021
Quick Reads 2021 high res photos
These photos can be used to publicise the Quick Reads books to your readers.
17 May 2021
Quick Reads images for plasma screens
These posters are sized for use on any screens you may have in your library, college, prison or workplace to spread the word about Quick Reads!
13 May 2021
Quick Reads 2021 Packshots & Covers
Use these book covers and packshots to advertise the Quick Reads programme.
13 May 2021
Quick Reads 2021 Animation & Author video
Share these videos on social media or use them on your own website or screens to advertise the latest Quick Reads and spread the joy of reading!
13 May 2021
Quick Reads 2021 Assets for Social Media
We have assets sized for Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to advertise the new set of Quick Reads for 2021.
13 May 2021
Quick Reads 2021 A4 Posters & Headers
Download these A4 posters to advertise the new 2021 Quick Reads. The folder also includes a header for a counterpack or dumpbin.
13 May 2021
Quick Reads 2021 Discussion Guides
Use these reader and discussion guides in book groups, Reading Ahead sessions or literacy classes to spark conversation about the six 2021 Quick Reads.
21 April 2021
Reading Ahead Champions - pilot evaluation report
In 2019-20 The Reading Agency worked with Staffordshire prisons to pilot an extension to the Reading Ahead programme called Reading Ahead Champions. This report outlines the findings and recommendations.
31 March 2021
Tips for Writing a Review!
Read our tips on how to write a great review, other readers will be interested to hear your thoughts!
25 March 2021
The latest Quick Reads!
Quick Reads are short books written by bestselling authors. If you’re new to reading, struggle to find the time for longer books or want to try out some new authors – Quick Reads are the answer! These six titles were...
