On 27 February the International Booker Prize revealed the "longlist":https://readinggroups.org/news/international-booker-prize-2020-longlist-announced for the 2020 prize.
You can download a Readers’ Guide for longlisted title Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor, translated by Sophie Hughes… read more
On 27 February the International Booker Prize revealed the "longlist":https://readinggroups.org/news/international-booker-prize-2020-longlist-announced for the 2020 prize.
You can download a Readers’ Guide for longlisted title Faces on the Tip of My Tongue by Emmanuelle Pagano, translated by… read more
On 27 February the International Booker Prize revealed the "longlist":https://readinggroups.org/news/international-booker-prize-2020-longlist-announced for the 2020 prize.
You can download a Readers’ Guide for longlisted title The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischvili, translated by Charlotte… read more
Leonard and Hungry Paul are two friends who see the world differently. They use humour, board games and silence to steer their way through the maelstrom that is the 21st century.
‘The figure in Munch’s painting isn’t actually screaming!’ Hungry Paul said. ‘Really, are you sure?’ Replied… read more
It’s dark now; the bats are out. Insects knock against the light on the patio and the dog sits at the gate. A boy has not returned home and a family anxiously awaits. A father steps out into the night to search for his son.
As the hours turn into days, this man will learn many things. He will… read more
The Penned By A Prisoner daily drawing challenge offers an opportunity for those who struggle with literacy and/ or prefer art to take part in daily creative challenges.
These resources are word documents so feel free to edit them so they work best for you. They can be printed and distributed… read more
We know many of our partners have had to close their buildings and are working remotely. We want to share our resources and ideas that will help us all stay connected. read more
Please use and share our evaluation report to demonstrate the impact of the programme. read more
This month we're travelling to alternative worlds, and worlds that don't seem too different from our own with our climate change booklist. Full of fiction and non-fiction, this list will get you thinking about how you can make a positive impact on the world. read more
Jane Austen’s beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending is reimagined in this delicious new film adaptation of EMMA. Handsome, clever and rich, Emma Woodhouse is a restless “queen bee” without rivals in her sleepy little English town. In this glittering satire of… read more
Quick Reads are available to order now and will be published on 20 February. We will be celebrating throughout the week 17-21 February. Whether you’re a library, workplace, prison or learning provider, we’ve gathered together some ideas in this pack that will help you to get involved!
This… read more
Walker Books have an exciting creative writing challenge called THE MONSTER CHALLENGE.
‘Stories are important. Stories can be more important than anything. If they carry the truth.’
Patrick Ness, A Monster Calls
Are you a young person with a passion for telling stories? Do you feel… read more