This guide recommends books that can lend a hand in helping to understand and cope with grief, for yourself or those around you.
There are recommendations for "adults":https://reading-well.org.uk/books/books-on-prescription/mental-health,… read more
For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge!
Please do encourage children to log their books at wintermini.org.uk where they will earn a special online badge and find fun… read more
Use this toolkit as guidance to promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge – the online version of The Reading Agency's popular flagship programme, the Summer Reading Challenge.
Spark a love of reading even in the most reluctant reader with the challenge that tackles the holiday… read more
Print these colouring sheets for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge. Add some colour to the characters and their animal mascots!
Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take part.
The… read more
Print this winter-themed activity sheet for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge. Have fun drawing and solving word puzzles!
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The… read more
Print this Reading Record booklet for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge for them to record the books they read.
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The Winter Mini… read more
Shout about the Winter Mini Challenge with this printable poster!
Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take part.
The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online reading challenge that tackles the… 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/illustrators of 2023.
From beautifully illustrated picture books, thrilling middle grade, YA titles to escape with and a mixture of non-fiction and… read more
Making changes that help make the world a fairer place can feel overwhelming. Where do you even start?
Well… Small actions really can make a big difference!
In this inspiring guide, changemakers, sisters and founders of Everyday Racism, Natalie and Naomi Evans, give readers empowering… read more
<b>'Fantastic festive fun from a superbly silly series!'
Caryl Hart, bestselling picture book author</b>
An alpaca pulling your cracker? Penguins carol singing? A buffalo under the mistletoe? Oh no . . . that just won't do! Join in the fun as a band of crazy creatures try to get into the… read more
<b>A helpful handbook for talking about you!</b>
We know that bodies can be tricky to understand, and sometimes you might feel like your body is different. But being different is completely natural – it’s all just science!
This comprehensive guide helps children learn and understand big… read more
National Poetry Day (5 October) is a day to share, read and even write poetry. To celebrate, we've put together some of our favourite poetry picks.
You can buy the books from "Bookshop.org":https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-reading-agency-s-october-booklist-2023-poetry.
<b>Looking to share… read more