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Bookplates with feedback survey

You can stick these bookplates to the inside cover of books you’re handing out so that every participant knows about World Book Night. The QR code links to a survey to provide feedback to The Reading Agency.

These bookplates are designed to be used by organisations participating in the The… read more

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Reading Friends Evaluation Champions toolkit

There will be people who cannot fill in evaluation surveys or for whom this it isn’t appropriate. These Evaluation Champions tools capture ‘in the moment’ thoughts, feelings, comments, quotes and stories from Reading Friends sessions, and can be a useful alternative to capturing people’s feedback… read more

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The Reading Agency’s February booklist - LGBT+ History Month

LGBT+ History Month takes place every February. Our booklist this month is for librarians and teachers to help them celebrate stories with strong LGBTQ+ representation or that are by LGBTQ+ creators. LGBT+ History Month is an opportunity to discover LGBT+ past and celebrate its present and… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone
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The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey - Book Club question cards

Yorkshire, 1979

Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans are in, and Miv is convinced that her dad wants to move their family Down South.

Because of the murders.

Leaving Yorkshire and her best friend Sharon simply isn't an option, no matter the dangers lurking round their… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone

The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson - book club kit

Jersey, 1943. Once a warm and neighbourly community, now German soldiers patrol the cobbled streets, imposing a harsh rule on the people of the island.

Grace La Mottée, the island's only librarian, is ordered to destroy books which threaten the new regime. Instead, she hides the stories away… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone

Reading Befriender training

Click here for our short videos for Reading Befrienders (for those leading/supporting sessions). There are five altogether that you can access using the link below (Vimeo). You can also read the PDFs – they are accessible as separate resources. Please use Chrome to access.

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  • Reading Friends

Reader Reviews January 2024

Did you know that we offer free reading group sets of books for groups every month? All we ask for in return are reviews. If you’d like to find out more you can sign up to our newsletters.

Every month we will be sharing reviews from our readers who have received copies of the latest books from… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone

Teachers' Reading Challenge 2023 Certificate

Download your Teachers’ Reading Challenge certificate to display in your classroom or library, to share and celebrate how many books you read during the 2023 Challenge.

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World Book Night 2023 Report

The evaluation report for World Book Night 2023 details the difference that the campaign made to people's lives. It includes an overview of activity and their impact. read more

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The Reading Agency’s January booklist - New Year, New Adventures

To kick off 2024 we have picked books that will either help you learn something new or will take you away on new adventures. Whether you're looking to delve into some self-improvement, explore the wonders of nature, conduct mind-boggling science experiments, or embark on thrilling fictional… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone
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  • Young People
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