Half a million pounds, one new grandpa and a priceless adventure!
From the bestselling queen of heart and humour, JENNY PEARSON, comes a great big soaring adventure about family and finding happiness.
When Frank John Davenport inherits piles of money from a grandma he didn't know he had,… read more
This digital pack contains assets and suggested copy for promoting the first two books in the Circus Maximus series on social media plus a video of the author introducing book one: <i>Race to the Death</i> and an extensive reading guide. read more
Racism is such a hard topic to talk about, but impossible to ignore. Discover the answers to some difficult questions – and become part of the solution – with Usborne's brilliant Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers about Racism.
From 'What does racism feel like?' and 'Don't ALL lives… read more
Any individual or organisation wishing to use the Summer Reading Challenge 2022 branding or link their event/activity to the Summer Reading Challenge must sign up to this Agreement.
*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge… read more
We ask all participating authorities to sign up to a Memorandum of Understanding which sets out the respective roles of The Reading Agency and the local authorities for the Summer Reading Challenge.
*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer… read more
This brochure details the promotional materials available for the Summer Reading Challenge 2022.
*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s) for… read more
After an exceptionally challenging two years, The Reading Agency had compiled a booklist for children and young people centred around the theme of ‘hope’. From a picture book about the joys of being part of a blended family, to thoughtfully curated poems, to YA stories about the strength found in… read more
The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry is one of the novels featured on series 3 of BBC Two's Between the Covers.
Find a reading group guide here.
Find out about "Between the Covers":https://readinggroups.org/news/between-the-covers-returns-for-a-third-series. read more
The Winter Mini Challenge 2021 reading list is full of stories that inspire, challenge, and take you on adventures. Perfect for encouraging children of all ages to keep reading over the winter holidays.
There are also brilliant non-fiction reads to choose from, which will spark or encourage… read more
Wherever you are in the world there are natural treasures to be found. Our planet is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals and even by the Earth itself. All you need to do is look carefully and you can find treasures in the most unexpected places – even in towns and cities. … read more
In December 2021, Simon & Schuster is publishing this beautifully illustrated children's book which explores the fascinating relationship between humans and animals: from bees who pollinate our food to chimpanzees who share more than 90% of our DNA. It is perfect for children who are wild about… read more
Don’t miss the new in-demand kids series!
The first three books in Jamie Smart’s Bunny vs Monkey series have sold over 150,000 copies yet so many children are yet to discover him. Heralded as the UK’s Dav Pilkey, Smart’s full colour illustrated series follows the hilarious action-packed… read more