A toolkit for libraries supporting people experiencing or threatened by homelessness.
The toolkit contains:
- Libraries and Homelessness Offer Framework;
- Information, case studies and useful tools;
- Sources of local and national support;
- Reading Agency programme support;
- Crisis… read more
March 3 is World Wildlife Day, a United Nations International day to celebrate all the world's wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet. We’re joining the celebration with our Wonders of the World booklist. It’s definitely one to go… read more
The Summer Reading Challenge reach and impact highlights for 2022. Please share widely with relevant contacts. read more
The Summer Reading Challenge Evaluation report for 2022 details the difference the programme has made for children, families and delivery partners. Please share widely with relevant contacts. read more
On 21 February it is Mother Language Day so this month we have created a booklist of some terrific, translated books to enjoy. Each book has been translated from their original language or are available in translation. Don’t forget to tell us what you thought of any of the books on the list by… read more
On 21 February it is Mother Language Day so this month we have created a booklist of some terrific, translated books for children and young people to enjoy. Each book has been translated from their original language or are available in translation. From picture books to poetry to graphic novels,… read more
A Welsh language template letter library staff can send to schools and colleges to establish partnerships to deliver Reading Well for teens. read more
January marks the beginning of a new year and we want to kick 2023 with lots of laughter. Escape into a world of humour and don’t forget to tell us what you thought of any of the books on the list by <b>tagging us on social media using #booklist</b> and <b>tagging @readingagency</b>! read more
A Reading Guide to 'Foster' and 'Small Things Like These' (shortlisted for The Booker Prize 2022) by Claire Keegan. read more
The website "Material Bodies, Social Bodies" makes accessible many hundreds of letters written by British men, women and children between 1680-1820.
The letters could be used within your Reading Friends groups and one-to-ones. The letters contain a wealth of information about everyday… read more
November marks National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo (as it’s more commonly known). We want to celebrate some of our favourite debut authors of 2022. From edge-of-your-seat thrillers to thought-provoking explorations of culture and belonging, there’s something for everyone! Dive in today and… read more
Did you set your own goal for the 2022 Teachers' Reading Challenge? Download your certificate and share with your class and library how you took part. read more