This is NOT a book about what to wear, how to put on make-up or pose for a photo. This is a book about what it means to be beautiful, perfect for readers 10+.
It will teach you how to decide FOR YOURSELF what beauty really is, and give you the superpower to say, 'I'm beautiful!' – and mean… read more
Meet The After-School Detective Club – Lucy, Max,
Joe, Charlie and her faithful dog Sherlock.
The unlikely gang of friends who stumble across mysteries whenever they’re together! The deeper they dig, the bigger their adventures become. Smugglers, treasure hunters, bedroom breakouts and daring… read more
Action Dude written and drawn by Andy Riley,
the bestselling create of King Flashypants, is a
laugh-out-loud graphic novel that’s full of
explosions and friendship and fun and more
explosions!
Here is a free activity pack which includes discussion questions and activities for… read more
Download this printable invitation for Ready, Set, Read! in Scotland.
Please note: the front and back of the invitation are supplied as two separate pages in one PDF. You will need to print the invitations double-sided.
*This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the… read more
Download this printable invitation for Ready, Set, Read! in England.
Please note: the front and back of the invitation are supplied as two separate pages in one PDF. You will need to print the invitations double-sided.
*This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the… read more
Download this Welsh language school assembly presentation and tell pupils all about this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
The presentation is available in PowerPoint format.
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. See the link below for the English-language version. read more
The Reading Agency proudly supports the Save our Wild Isles campaign: www.saveourwildisles.org.uk.
Together, we can help save the UK's precious wildlife and wild places.
To celebrate the campaign, The Reading Agency has curated a reading list to inspire children and young people to learn… read more
The Bowerbird is the irresistible tale of Bert – a small bird with a very big heart, from Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson and Kate Greenway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner.
Bert the bowerbird is looking for love. He has made the most perfect bower, complete with a pretty purple flower,… read more
The Girl Who Loves Bugs is a hilarious and heart-warming story empowering young girls to always be curious, from superstar writer Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Lovlie.
Evie loves bugs. And she's fed up of having to keep up with her mums and brother on walks… read more
You can use this flyer (customisable version included) to help encourage children to return to the library.
When children attend a library visit, they can take home this Summer Reading Challenge flyer to tell their parents about the Challenge.
At the link below, you can download a folder… read more
Who would you like to go to the library with?
Children can get creative with this A4 invitation.
Download and print the invitation, and encourage children to invite whoever they want to come along with them to the library with a drawing and colouring in activity.
Please note, this is the… read more
Who would you like to go to the library with?
Children can get creative with this A4 invitation.
Download and print the invitation, and encourage children to invite whoever they want to come along with them to the library with a drawing and colouring in activity. read more