This guide recommends books that can lend a hand in helping to understand and cope with grief, for yourself or those around you.
There are recommendations for "adults":https://reading-well.org.uk/books/books-on-prescription/mental-health,… read more
Use this toolkit as guidance to promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge – the online version of The Reading Agency's popular flagship programme, the Summer Reading Challenge.
Spark a love of reading even in the most reluctant reader with the challenge that tackles the holiday… read more
Making changes that help make the world a fairer place can feel overwhelming. Where do you even start?
Well… Small actions really can make a big difference!
In this inspiring guide, changemakers, sisters and founders of Everyday Racism, Natalie and Naomi Evans, give readers empowering… read more
HALF BOY – HALF GOD – ALL HERO.
Now with a new cover look, read the story that launched Percy Jackson into the stratosphere, before the Disney+ series comes out!
Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid… until I accidentally vaporized my maths… read more
This voicebox is a strong part of the Reading Friends brand so please do use where possible to represent Reading Friends. Let [email protected] know if you’d like an outline version. read more
You can use this to communicate information about your Reading Friends project. read more
The Case for Support for Reading Friends has been created to help library authorities develop funding applications and engage key stakeholders. Please use, adapt and add local evidence as required to develop briefing papers and proposals. read more
Bloomsbury has put together a list of fiction and non-fiction books that deal with loneliness and mental health issues, as well as other fiction titles that can help bring people together and spark conversations in Reading Friends sessions. This book list has been created as part of our Read,… read more
This resource includes the Slides and Workshop Outline from the Engaging with Funders Session on 13 December 2021. read more
Information and instructions for how to access the dedicated Area. Reading Friends Coordinators have a unique code to give to their befrienders so they can access the Area.
Any issues, email [email protected] read more
Instructions for how befrienders access the Area dedicated to their training and resources.
There are two versions depending on whether they have an account already. Please give befrienders the appropriate instructions.
Any issues, contact [email protected] read more
This resource contains helpful tips and reminders on how to set up and and deliver a Reading Friends Zoom session, keeping your online group safe and secure, and other important things to consider. read more