20 May 2020
Reading Ahead during Covid-19 toolkit
This toolkit contains ideas and resources for continuing with Reading Ahead despite closures of public libraries, colleges and workplaces during Covid-19. This is a working document and will be updated as more resources become available. Do get in touch if you...
19 May 2020
This Is Going To Hurt: Diary Writing Challenge
This activity sheet has been designed for use alongside reading the Quick Reads version of Adam Kay’s This Is Going To Hurt. It provides inspiration and a framework for starting a diary.
06 May 2020
Reading Ahead 2019-20: Organisation Feedback
Please use the link below to access the organisation feedback survey for Reading Ahead. We want to hear from you about your experiences of delivering Reading Ahead, so we can report on the scale and impact of the programme. Please note:...
06 May 2020
Reading Ahead 2019-20: Have Your Say
We hope you have enjoyed taking part in Reading Ahead 2019-20. For a chance to win a £25 shopping voucher, please tell us about your Reading Ahead experience by answering the quick and easy questions in the survey below. Thank...
30 April 2020
The Reading Agency Hub
Here you can access The Reading Agency at home. You’ll find ideas, activities and challenges from across our programmes to entertain and educate yourself, your family or those you are teaching remotely. The activities will be refreshed every couple of weeks...
27 March 2020
10 x Quick Reads promotional posters for social media
These posters feature quotes from authors, readers and practitioners about why Quick Reads are so important. Use them to promote your collection and share on social media.
27 March 2020
Penned By A Prisoner Drawing Challenge 1
Drawing challenge for those who struggle with literacy and/ or prefer art created by HMP Brixton. Tweet #PennedByAPrisoner to share art.
27 March 2020
Penned By A Prisoner Daily Writing Challenge (days 1-10)
Resources for days 1 – 10 of the Penned By A Prisoner daily writing challenge created by HMP Brixton. Tweet #PennedByAPrisoner to share writing.
24 February 2020
Reading Ahead evaluation report 2018-19
Please use and share our evaluation report to demonstrate the impact of the programme.
29 January 2020
Quick Reads Promotion Toolkit 2020
Quick Reads are available to order now and will be published on 20 February. We will be celebrating throughout the week 17-21 February. Whether you’re a library, workplace, prison or learning provider, we’ve gathered together some ideas in this pack...
22 January 2020
Reading Ahead plasma screen poster 2019-20
Download this Reading Ahead image for use on a plasma screen to promote Reading Ahead or at a Reading Ahead event.
22 January 2020
Reading Ahead Facebook newsfeed 2019-20
Download this Reading Ahead Facebook card to post on your organisation’s Facebook page to promote Reading Ahead.
22 January 2020
Reading Ahead editable poster 2019-20
Download and edit this poster to sign post readers to Reading Ahead events and resources.
20 January 2020
Quick Reads Fortune Teller
Print this fortune teller and fold it following the instructions on the second page of the document to create a fun resource to help you engage readers with the new Quick Reads list. You can use it in your display...
20 January 2020
Quick Reads Social Cards
You can use these social cards with quotes from our authors when posting on social media to support the new Quick Reads list. Remember to add the hashtag #QuickReads and to tag us @readingagency
20 January 2020
Quick Reads Learning Resources
Quick Reads are often seen as suitable for those at Entry 3, Level 1 or Level 2. They can be used both as a first read or to work towards to as a final goal, depending on the starting level...
05 December 2019
Winter Reads 2019: Poetry, Short Stories and Novels
We’ve put together a selection of reads for Reading Ahead participants with the theme ‘Winter Reads.’ It includes poems, short stories and books for various reading levels from pre-entry to level 2. The Winter Mini Challenge starts on Monday 2 December...
17 October 2019
Guide to running Reading Ahead 2019-20
This is a comprehensive guide to running Reading Ahead which explains how the programme works, some best practice case studies, key contacts and how we evaluate the programme. Please do get in touch if you have any further questions.
09 October 2019
Publishers with books for emergent and reluctant readers
This short document suggests some publishers that are producing books for emergent and reluctant readers and dyslexia friendly books.
26 September 2019
Reading Ahead 2018-19 Roll of honour
We would like to congratulate all organisations who have taken part in Reading Ahead over the past year for welcoming so many people to the world of reading and all the benefits that brings. Each year we produce a roll...
26 September 2019
Editable dates planner for Reading Ahead 2019-20
Please use this template and suggested dates to plan your Reading Ahead year. It’s an editable Word document so you can add your local plans alongside our suggestions.
25 September 2019
Quick Reads back catalogue 2006 - 2020
Quick Reads began in 2006. Since then 4.8 million copies of more than 100 titles have been distributed! The books have been loaned more than five million times through libraries. The 2020 list are currently available to pre-order from all major...
09 September 2019
Reading Ahead 2019-20 Registration Form
Please use this template to sign people up for Reading Ahead and keep for your own records. The data requested matches that required for our data return that we require by July 2020.
06 September 2019
Reading Ahead best practice and participant case studies 2019
Please use this link to see our best practice case studies from practitioners around the country. If you’re looking for some inspiration or to illustrate the impact of your work, we also have participant case studies with new readers sharing...
06 September 2019
Reading Ahead 2019-20 Advocacy Leaflet for Prisons
Here is a one-pager about Reading Ahead in prisons with endorsements from participants and organisers in prisons for you to use when putting the case for the programme. It’s not intended for use with prisoners themselves.
06 September 2019
Reading Ahead 2019-20 Advocacy Leaflet
Here is a one-pager about Reading Ahead with endorsement from participants and organisers for you to use when talking to potential partners. It’s not intended for use with participants.
06 September 2019
Reading Ahead 2019-20 Materials and Incentives
A one pager that contains all our purchasable materials and incentives for 2019/20 Reading Ahead. They are available to buy from The Reading Agency shop throughout the year. This can be used alongside the Advocacy leaflet to explain the programme to...
02 November 2018
A Society of Readers - executive summary
A new report that we commissioned from leading independent think tank Demos lays out the central role reading must play in helping to address many of the most pressing challenges British society will face over the next decade. Read the...
02 November 2018
A Society of Readers
A new report lays out the central role reading must play in helping to address many of the most pressing challenges British society will face over the next decade. Read the full report and share your thoughts on Twitter and...
26 September 2018
Reading Ahead 2017-18 Roll of honour
Reading Ahead reached 38,500 young people and adults in 2017-18: 18,500 through learning providers such as further education and sixth form colleges, 12,000 in prisons, 6,500 through public libraries and 1500 in workplaces. This year 68 organisations have helped 50 or...
