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I Kick and I Fly by Ruchira Gupta - Discussion Notes

<b>AN UNFORGETTABLE STORY BASED ON REAL EVENTS ABOUT FINDING THE COURAGE TO CREATE YOUR OWN DESTINY.</b>

<b>More about the book</b>

In the outskirts of Bihar's Red Light District, fourteen-year-old Heera is living on borrowed time. Her father plans to sell her into the sex trade to pay off… read more

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When You Lose it by Roxy and Gay Longworth Extract and Discussion Guide

A reading guide plus extract for When You Lose it by Gay Longworth.

About the book

Roxy was 13 years old when she was coerced then blackmailed into sending explicit photos, which were spread around her school. The shame led to self-loathing. The blame led to a psychotic breakdown…. read more

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Promoting your Reading Friends project Toolkit

We have created this document to make it as easy as possible for you to promote your own Reading Friends projects. This resource contains information, suggestions, templates and links to resources to help you. read more

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The Reading Agency’s September booklist – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

National Coding Week is an annual event that aims to help adults, young people and children with learning digital skills. National Coding Week will be happening from the 18-24 September so we are celebrating our favourite books that have strong themes to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and… read more

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I Know It's You by Susan Lewis - digital resources

Don’t miss the next emotionally gripping thriller from <i>Sunday Times</i> bestseller Susan Lewis!

<b>THE STORY…</b>

The first chapter of a manuscript arrives on Publisher Marina’s desk. She assumes it’s just another novel by another aspiring writer…

<b>THE SECRET…</b>

As the chapters… read more

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Tommy Jessop Digital Resources

A Life Worth Living by Tommy Jessop is the first memoir in the UK written by ɑn ɑuthor with Down syndrome in their own words, ɑimed ɑt ɑn ɑdult ɑudience.

Publisher, Headline is offering a pack of digital resources to those who'd like them. The pack includes the following:

- Extract from… read more

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Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard - digital assets

A DIVIDED REALM MUST RALLY, AN UNSTOPPABLE ENEMY MUST BE DEFEATED, AND THE FATE OF THE WORLD RESTS ON A BLADE'S EDGE.

Andry, a former squire, fights for hope amid blood and chaos.
Dom, a grieving immortal, strives to fulfill a broken oath.
Sorasa, an outcast assassin, faces her past… read more

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The Reading Agency’s August booklist – Escape with a Book

As lots of people head off on their holidays, we selected books that can transport a reader somewhere else even if they’re not going away. We have picked 12 books to help carry you away with stories (or help to create your own) mainly set in different locations. The selected books include… read more

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Spear by Nicola Griffith - promotional guide

About the ADCI Literary Prize 2023

Launched in 2022, the "ADCI (Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses) Literary Prize":https://bit.ly/3r73jvH seeks to encourage greater positive representation of disability in literature.

Founded by author Penny Batchelor and publisher Clare… read more

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Reading Friends Agreement

This is the agreement for 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2025. Please download and save a copy for your records and share with your Head of Service or CEO. read more

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