17 November 2023
Latest opportunities from our publisher partners for schools and libraries
If you have a reading group with children or work in a school or library – we have some fantastic opportunities for you! If you would like some display and activity packs then visit our shop. We also have hundreds...
14 March 2023
You Can Run - Social media assets
Discover the thrilling world of Trevor Wood. An exhilarating standalone thriller from the acclaimed author of The Man on the Street. It wasn’t her dad they were after. It was her. Ruby Winter is surprised when her reclusive father invites a stranger into their...
24 November 2022
All About Volcanos created by George in Derbyshire
All About Volcanos is a film… all about volcanos! Find out more with this film produced by George in Derbyshire.
24 November 2022
How to Look After a Pet created by Alfie and Cameron in Derbyshire
How do you look after a pet? Alfie and Cameron from Derbyshire share their advice with this informative film.
24 November 2022
Reading Sparks - Babies created by Courtney in Derbyshire
Find out about how babies grow with this film produced by Courtney in Derbyshire.
24 November 2022
'A Fishy Tale.....' created by Robbie, Louis and Joe in Derbyshire
A Fishy Tale… was created by Robbie, Louis and Joe and illustrated by Chloe in Derbyshire. Enjoy this fact filled film!
22 June 2022
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Reading Sparks Comms Toolkit
This toolkit includes ideas and templates to help you to promote your Reading Sparks activity through social media, newsletters and press.
10 June 2022
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Reading Sparks Innovation Activities
This pack contains ideas for innovation-related activities to help inspire you when thinking about what activities you can put on for your own families.
10 June 2022
‘The Green Planet Podcast – Swift Special’ from Torbay.
‘The Green Planet Podcast – Swift Special’ from Torbay. Inspired by A First Book of Animals by Nicola Davies illustrated by Petr Horacek. https://pod.co/sound-communities-showcase/the-green-planet-podcast-swift-special
10 June 2022
'Shark Parts' was created by Ethan in Suffolk.
‘Shark Parts’ was created by Ethan in Suffolk. Ethan was inspired by the books ‘Shark super powers’ by Jillian Morris and Duncan Brake, and ‘Swim, shark, swim!’ by Dom Conlon and Anastasia Izlesou. “I am delighted that our little book...
10 June 2022
Listen to this Reading Sparks podcast and song about sharks created by Nathaniel in Suffolk.
Nathaniel has put together a podcast of the thoughts of some of the young people and youth workers involved in the Reading Sparks. As well as having written and recorded a song about sharks, inspired by the books ‘Shark super...
10 June 2022
Clownfish sketch’ from Torbay.
‘Clownfish sketch’ from Torbay. This sketch was inspired by A First Book of Animals by Nicola Davies illustrated by Petr Horacek. @oceanyouthradio #oceanyouthradio #read #animal #animalbook sketch inspired by the first book of animals by nicola Davies. #readingsparkproject...
08 June 2022
‘Firefly Song’ created by Xie Davies in Torbay.
‘Firefly Song’ created by Xie Davies in Torbay. Xie was inspired by A First Book of Animals by Nicola Davies illustrated by Petr Horacek.
08 June 2022
'Oona's day at the beach' created by Ellie and Nina in Suffolk
‘Oona’s day at the beach’ created by Ellie and Nina in Suffolk. Ellie and Nina were inspired by the book ‘A poem for every summer day’ by Allie Esiri. “I really enjoyed the short story you told and how you added...
05 May 2022
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Reading Sparks STEM Ambassadors Guidance
This resource contains information about the STEM Ambassador Programme and how volunteers could support your Reading Sparks activities.
26 April 2022
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Reading Sparks Logos
This folder contains Reading Sparks logos, Reading Sparks/ Winter Mini challenge logos, Reading Sparks/ Summer Reading Challenge logos and animation clips, as well as branding guidance on how to use these.
07 April 2022
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Reading Sparks Evaluation Tools
This folder contains the evaluation form that you should include in every box before you give it out on loan, a FAQ sheet with guidance on how to capture and submit data, and tools to evaluate family activities.
06 April 2022
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Reading Sparks Space Activities
This pack contains some space-related activities to help inspire you when thinking about what activities you can put on for your own families.
04 April 2022
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Reading Sparks Nature Activities
This pack contains some nature-related activities to help inspire you when thinking about what activities you can put on for your own families.
04 April 2022
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Reading Sparks Curation Toolkit
This library curation toolkit has been designed to help you support young people in curating Reading Sparks family activities for 4-11 year olds. This flexible toolkit will provide you with suggestions on how you can get young people involved in different...
14 March 2022
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Reading Sparks Coming Soon! posters
We have created portrait posters that you can use to help promote Reading Sparks with any library activities you are doing as part of British Science Week.
31 January 2022
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Reading Sparks Media Creation Activities
This resource contains information on copyright, what equipment might be needed, ideas to support young people to create multimedia content, as well as guidance on safeguarding and consent.
31 January 2022
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Reading Sparks Extra Books Video
This short video contains information and ideas on how to use the free books provided as part of your Reading Sparks delivery.
31 January 2022
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Reading Sparks Processing and Handling Flow Chart
This resource contains a box handling flowchart with step-by-step guidance on how to assemble, loan and replenish your Reading Sparks boxes.
31 January 2022
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Reading Sparks Introduction to Crest Awards Video
This video includes information about CREST Awards and how these can be used as part of Reading Sparks.
31 January 2022
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Reading Sparks Author Illustrator Visits
This resource includes details of authors and illustrators that are available to book for events.
27 January 2022
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Reading Sparks Moon Box
This resource contains printable activity sheets, a checklist and a how-to video to support box assembly/restocking before each loan.
26 January 2022
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Reading Sparks Simple Machines Box
This resource contains printable activity sheets, a checklist and a how-to video to support box assembly/restocking before each loan.
26 January 2022
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Reading Sparks Invisible Nature Box
This resource contains printable activity sheets, a checklist and a how-to video to support box assembly/restocking before each loan.
26 January 2022
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Reading Sparks Animals Box
This resource contains printable activity sheets, a checklist and a how-to video to support box assembly/restocking before each loan.
