Books that help children deal with worries, feel better and get through tough times. A detailed overview of the books on the Reading Well for children scheme and helpful signposting to resources and e-lending. read more
This is a list of all books that have been on the World Book Night booklists since 2011.
You can use this list to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Book Night. read more
Digital leaflet containing the Reading Well for children booklist, as well as signposting to further information and support. read more
One girl’s fierce journey to save her mother from the fate of the witch trials, with only nature to guide her way.
1647, twelve-year-old Art lives in a small village in Scotland. Her mother has always made potions that cure the sick, but now the townspeople say she is a witch. One cloudless… read more
"Place2Be":https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/about-the-week/ launched the first ever Children’s Mental Health Week in 2015 to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. This year’s theme is Express Yourself as expressing yourself is about finding… read more
This toolkit includes information and resources, including visual assets, to help promote the Read, Talk, Share campaign. read more
An accessible child-centred story about self-acceptance and the importance of opening up to those closest to you.
Becky and Josh are almost-twins, with two mums and the same anonymous donor dad. Josh can't wait until he's eighteen, the legal age when he can finally contact his donor, and… read more
In light of UK restrictions and school closures, Bloomsbury announces changes to Harry Potter Book Night 2021.
• Physical events along with key Bloomsbury digital activity to move to Thursday 24th June
2021
• Bloomsbury to provide free digital activities for teachers and classes seeking… read more
"I want to be able to call the sharks. Teach me the magic and show me the ways."
Blue Wing is desperate to become a shark caller, but instead she must befriend infuriating newcomer Maple, who arrives unexpectedly on Blue Wing's island.
At first, the girls are too angry to share their… read more
As we enter a new year and find ourselves in lockdown, we wanted the first booklist of the year for children and young people to focus on books that we hope will inspire them to learn a new skill, support them during this hard time or have characters who they can escape into an adventure with. We… read more
Lovers of children’s classics are in for a treat with the new film Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse, and we have a fun activity resource for families to use to accompany their discussions. Roald and Beatrix, which aired on Sky on Christmas Eve, is based on the true story of an… read more
A handy guide with some top tips for carrying out evaluation for Reading Friends. read more