Vintage Crime would like to introduce you to your next crime fiction obsession! We are giving away packs of six thrilling murder mysteries, from bestselling and award-winning crime authors including Jo Nesbo, Susan Hill, Denise Mina and Abir Mukherjee. Each book is the first in a detective series… read more
The Summer Reading Challenge launches soon and this year we're teaming up with children's charity, the Youth Sport Trust, for "Ready, Set, Read!":https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/readysetread-bc-landing, focused on reading, sport and play. To help adults join in with all of the fun, we have… read more
In a divided country, power and loyalty conquer all…
Discover the new historical novel from Philippa Gregory, the Number One bestselling author of Tidelands and Dark Tides. A compelling and powerful story of political intrigue and personal ambition, set between the palaces of London, the… read more
<b>Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month for June 2023
Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2022
A Radio 4 Book of the Week
About <i>The Escape Artist</i></b>
Anne Frank. Primo Levi. Oskar Schindler. Rudolf Vrba.
In April 1944 nineteen-year-old Rudolf Vrba… read more
You can use these comment cards to collect feedback on the Summer Reading Challenge.
This resource contains two files: comment cards for children, and comment cards for parents/carers.
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading… read more
This resource pack will help you to celebrate the Great Read/Write Together, as part of the Great Get Together (23-25 June), an initiative run by the Jo Cox Foundation. read more
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about sports, games, and play – keeping children's minds and bodies active over the holidays!
This activity sheet enables you to keep a record of the books you’re enjoying together and will help to spark conversations around reading with family and… read more
Download activity sheets for children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023, including 5 word & number puzzles and 3 wordsearches!
This download also includes answer sheets. Colour and BW versions included.
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities… read more
Pencils, crayons and felt tips at the ready? Print these 4 sheets for children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge – let's add some colour!
Illustrations by Loretta Schauer and logo artwork by Lizzie Everard. All © The Reading Agency 2023
Please note: this is a locked resource for… read more
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Loneliness Awareness Week, 12-18 June 2023.
The toolkit provides:
• key facts on loneliness
• resources for promoting Reading Well, Reading Friends, Mood-boosting Books and Reading Groups for Everyone
• library display and activity ideas
•… read more
Here, you can download a toolkit containing assets and copy to help you promote Ready, Set, Read! This includes:
- Social media assets and suggested copy
- Ready, Set, Read! banner for websites and newsletters
- Template copy for your newsletters
- Template press release
- Logos
- Branding… read more
Reward children participating in the Mini Challenge (specially designed for pre-schoolers) as part of the Summer Reading Challenge with this Ready, Set, Read certificate!
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023…. read more