Kiran Millwood Hargrave is the author of three Chicken House novels – The Girl of Ink & Stars, The Island at the End of Everything and The Way Past Winter. Between them, her children’s books have won numerous awards including Children’s Book of the Year at the British Book Awards, the… read more
Maz is the author of the bestselling middle-grade series Who Let the Gods Out? – perfect for ages eight and up. The relentless and fast-paced series comprises four books, and is full to bursting with Ancient Greek mythology, adventure and laughs!
‘The laughs come thick and fast’ *DAVID… read more
M. G. Leonard is the author of Beetle Boy, Beetle Queen and Battle of the Beetles – a middle-grade series that is ideal for children aged eight and up. Grounded in entomology, the Beetle Boy series is mysterious, thrilling, and certain to encourage an interest in creepy-crawlies!
_‘Truly… read more
This toolkit contains ideas and resources for continuing with Reading Ahead in prison settings responding to the current lockdown during Covid-19.
This is a working document and will be updated as more resources become available. Do get in touch if you have any you'd like us to promote. read more
This document sets out the guidelines for libraries when using the Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020 artwork and resources.
Please ensure you read the guidelines thoroughly before using any of the Silly Squad resources.
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Download logos for the Summer Reading Challenge 2020.
Please ensure you have read the branding guidelines (available at the link below) before using these assets.
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Download clip art for the Summer Reading Challenge 2020.
This resource contains JPEG files.
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All illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020
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Download marketing assets for the Summer Reading Challenge 2020.
This resource includes ready made assets to use pre- and post-launch, and templates you can customise with local authority logos and content.
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This Communications Toolkit contains key information and suggestions for promoting the Summer Reading Challenge 2020.
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This outline can be populated with information about your local Summer Reading Challenge activity.
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s)… read more
This toolkit contains ideas and resources for continuing with Reading Ahead despite closures of public libraries, colleges and workplaces during Covid-19.
This is a working document and will be updated as more resources become available. Do get in touch if you have any you'd like us to promote. read more
This activity sheet has been designed for use alongside reading the Quick Reads version of Adam Kay's This Is Going To Hurt. It provides inspiration and a framework for starting a diary. read more