Authors and illustrators featured in the Summer Reading Challenge 'Ready, Set, Read!' Book Collection have provided us with their availability for library events over the summer.
Where possible, authors have indicated which regions they'd be able to travel to, dates they would be available… read more
‘A highly original, gripping, thought-provoking read’ – Emma Carroll
Twelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley Park. But when the war begins and everything at Bletchley changes. While Bletchley is buzzing with people recruited for the war effort and all eyes are on the skies, Robyn… read more
This year, the UK is hosting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of last year’s winners, Ukraine. The Contest will be held in Liverpool on Saturday, 13 May. Partnering with BBC Arts, The Reading Agency is joining the party and celebrating the proven power of reading and the power of… read more
Get ready for Hay Festival 2023!
Libraries, colleges and bookshops are invited to join the countdown to the world’s biggest book festival this spring!
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Clips from the ITV regional news channels showing different Reading Friends groups in March 2023. read more
Does your library have opportunities for young people to volunteer to support the Summer Reading Challenge?
The Reading Agency is an Approved Activity Provider for the volunteering section of the Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award. This means libraries can advertise their Summer Reading… read more
Download these images of the whole World Book Night 2023 booklist to use on social media.
Dimensions provided:
- Twitter post
- Facebook post
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If your organisation is taking part in the World Book Night giveaway, these prompts will help you to enthuse your volunteers and recipients. 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
This information pack contains key information for schools about this year's Summer Reading Challenge, including benefits for pupils and next steps for teachers.
Libraries, please note that you can edit page 4 to include details of your local offer.
Download the pack now at the link below! read more
Download this school assembly presentation and tell pupils all about this year's Summer Reading Challenge!
This download contains two versions of the presentation: one you can customise for your region, and one that is ready to share.
The presentations are available in PowerPoint format. read more
The powerful tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A story of friendship, hope and self-discovery, perfect for readers aged 9+, and beautifully illustrated in black and white by George Ermos.
Download the school resources… read more