The Summer Reading Challenge, presented by The Reading Agency and funded by Arts Council England, encourages children aged 4 to 11 to set
themselves a reading challenge to help prevent the summer reading ‘dip’.
For the Summer Reading Challenge 2020, we are asking everyone to get silly. The… read more
Children can draw themselves as part of the Silly Squad with this activity sheet poster read more
Print off this super silly poster from the queen of colouring Johanna Basford, and then follow along with her colouring-in tips on the Summer Reading Challenge Facebook page! read more
June is Pride Month, so it is the perfect time to share our favourite LGBTQ+ positive books for children and young people. These books highlight family dynamics and stories to help develop the values of acceptance and kindness towards themselves and others, regardless of identity.
You can… read more
Due to the disruption caused by Covid-19 and the impact of social distancing, sharing books at home has never been more important. To help, we have created a list of some of our favourite books to read with children. We’ve picked some brilliant poetry, picture books, non-fiction and chapter books… read more
Maz is the author of the bestselling middle-grade series Who Let the Gods Out? – perfect for ages eight and up. The relentless and fast-paced series comprises four books, and is full to bursting with Ancient Greek mythology, adventure and laughs!
‘The laughs come thick and fast’ *DAVID… read more
M. G. Leonard is the author of Beetle Boy, Beetle Queen and Battle of the Beetles – a middle-grade series that is ideal for children aged eight and up. Grounded in entomology, the Beetle Boy series is mysterious, thrilling, and certain to encourage an interest in creepy-crawlies!
_‘Truly… read more
If you are wondering how your school can get involved take a look at our Schools Pack for Summer Reading Challenge 2020. read more
The Dinoteks by NS Blackman is a beautifully illustrated chapter book for young readers and an excellent read aloud story for families and teachers to share. It is proven to encourage reading for pleasure in both reluctant and enthusiastic readers.
The story features antique museum dinosaur… read more
Here you can access The Reading Agency at home. You'll find ideas, activities and challenges from across our programmes to entertain and educate yourself, your family or those you are teaching remotely.
The activities will be refreshed every couple of weeks and we have The Reading Agency… read more
Nosy Crow is offering an exciting range of activities, teaching resources, free books and other content to keep children busy, inspired and entertained.
Activities, Quizzes and Teaching Resources
Download a brilliant range of engaging activities, craft ideas and puzzles for children of all… read more
Imagine that it’s 2099 and the world looks very different! Download this pack and get busy designing technology and clothing for the future in these activities inspired by Rebecca Patterson’s funny futuristic young fiction books, A Moon Girl Stole My Friend and A Robot Girl Ruined My Sleepover. read more