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National Poetry Day Discussion Notes

Join in the National Poetry Day celebration on 7 October by choosing a book from the list of recommended books for reading groups. There's no right or wrong way to approach poetry, or to appreciate and discuss it.

This guide will provide your group with questions for each of National Poetry… read more

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Reading Friends Impact 2021

This one-pager details the impact Reading Friends had in 2021 with a rollout supported by government funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

It shows the difference Reading Friends made to those involved. Please download and share. read more

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Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara - Reading Guide Booklet

Discover the heart-rending, unforgettable novel longlisted for the Women’s Prize 2020 with Vintage’s Reading Group Booklet.

We would love to see how you use the reading guide on social media using #DjinnPatrol and @VintageBooks.

‘A dazzling, wonderful book’
ELIF SHAFAK

‘The arrival of a… read more

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The Courage to Care Reading Guide

The Courage to Care is a vital and timely book about inspirational nurses, and the bravery of patients and families, from the bestselling author of The Language of Kindness.

Written by Christie Watson and published by Vintage. read more

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The Courage to Care Downloadable Poster

The Courage to Care is a vital and timely book about inspirational nurses, and the bravery of patients and families, from the bestselling author of The Language of Kindness.

Written by Christie Watson and published by Vintage.
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THE FATHER film discussion guide

In THE FATHER, Hopkins plays the eponymous role of a mischievous and highly independent man who, as he ages, refuses all assistance from his daughter Anne (Olivia Colman). Yet, such help has become essential following Anne’s decision to move to Paris with her partner. As Anne’s father tries to… read more

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Teachers' Reading Challenge promotional assets

School and library staff, as well as our partner organisations, can use these assets to promote the 2021 Teachers' Reading Challenge on social media and in newsletters. read more

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Wild World Heroes "Ask Me About" Badges

Download these badges for library staff and volunteers. They can be printed on to self-adhesive paper or added to blanks and badge holders.

*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. Libraries should contact their local… read more

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Refugee Week Booklist

Refugee Week is 14-20 June 2021. We have worked with our publisher partners to create a booklist to help children, young people and adults understand the realities refugees around the world face, and sympathise with their experiences. The list contains a mix of fiction and non-fiction titles,… read more

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Walker Books Creative Writing Competition!

This competition is for children, young people and people taking part in Reading Ahead

Are you a fan of action-packed stories? Because we are. And we would love to read some of YOUR thrilling, adventurous ideas!

The Alex Rider series by the bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz, is… read more

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Adult July Booklist: Nature and Wildlife

Nature and wildlife have been a respite for many over the past year. This booklist includes a mixture of fiction, memoir, poetry and non-fiction, covering the restorative powers of swimming and gardening, the history of our relationship with sheep, animals that talk and the ones we share our… read more

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Adult June Booklist: Around the World

This month we’re celebrating books from around the world – those which immerse us into a different landscape, culture or community. There are books that take us from Burma to Alabama, Trinidad to Italy, translated from Hebrew, Russian, Japanese and more. We hope you are inspired to take a trip… read more

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