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Author and illustrator availability for library events – Story Garden

We will continue to update this document with new info sent by publishers. Last updated 29/05

Authors and illustrators featured in the Summer Reading Challenge ‘Story Garden’ Book Collection have provided us with their availability for library events over the summer.

Where possible, authors… read more

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Assets & copy to promote the Story Garden Book Collection

Assets and suggested copy to help you promote the official Book Collection for the Summer Reading Challenge 2025.

Eclectic and inspiring – there’s something for every child in this collection of recommended reads around the theme of nature's magic. Dive down the rabbit hole and go on an… read more

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Book Collection for Story Garden

Exclusively for libraries.

The official Book Collection for the Summer Reading Challenge 2025.

Eclectic and inspiring – there's something for every child in this collection of recommended reads for children taking part in 'Story Garden' this summer. Dive down the rabbit hole and go on an… read more

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The Reading Agency's March Booklist - Picture Perfect

Our Picture Perfect Booklist is a collection of books that prove a picture really can be worth a thousand words! This specially curated list showcases highly illustrated books, graphic novels, and powerful visual storytelling that enhances the story being told. Whether you're a comic book… read more

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Social Media Book Images 2025

Download these images of the individual titles from the World Book Night 2025 booklist to use on social media. read more

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The Reading Agency's December Booklist - Books of the Year

At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and left us with a lot to discuss. Our team have picked the books that have stood out for them in 2024. We hope you find some inspiration for your next read, or perhaps spot a few… read more

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Uplifting books by GPs for GPs

As part of a webinar on 19 November 2024, delivered in partnership with RCGP titled ‘Books on Prescription – how reading can support better patient outcomes’, The Reading Agency crowd-sourced an uplifting book collection, all books recommended by GPs, for GPs. read more

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November Booklist 2024 - Spine-tinglers & Nail-biters

As we enter the cold and dark months, we have created a booklist filled with our favourite spine-tinglers and nail-biters to captivate readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and supernatural adventures (at different levels of scariness).

From eerie children's tales to chilling adult thrillers… read more

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Kirsten Barrett's Books of Belonging

For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.

This week’s book list from Kirsten Barrett has the theme of belonging and acceptance. She has given us a book list with… read more

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Rebecca Rouillard's Window on the World

For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.

Rebecca has given us a really exciting, inspiring list of new fiction, graphic novels and memoir, ranging from middle… read more

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Stephen Dilley's Reclaiming Stories

For this year's Teachers' Reading Challenge we are exploring 'Diverse Realities' and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.
Stephen Dilley has given us this fantastic book list for secondary-aged pupils, on the theme of Reclaiming Stories-… read more

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