13-year-old Grace loves her new charity shop coat. In fact, it's perfect. Except for one tiny thing. When she wears it, she sees visions of the previous owner's life … and their murder! A gripping story of secrets and murder for fans of fast-paced thrillers. read more
When Oscar and Molly rush outside to investigate a crash in the night, they're not expecting to find a dazed Angel Gabriel wandering around their grandparents' back garden. And they're certainly not expecting to find themselves in a race to save Christmas.
But if they don't track down a… read more
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Grief Awareness Week, 2-8 December 2023.
The toolkit provides:
• Helpful resources
• Library display and activity ideas
• Template social media copy
• Signposting to further support read more
For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge!
Please do encourage children to log their books at wintermini.org.uk where they will earn a special online badge and find fun… 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
Print these colouring sheets for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge. Add some colour to the characters and their animal mascots!
Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take part.
The… read more
Print this winter-themed activity sheet for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge. Have fun drawing and solving word puzzles!
Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take part.
The… read more
Print this Reading Record booklet for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge for them to record the books they read.
Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take part.
The Winter Mini… read more
Shout about the Winter Mini Challenge with this printable poster!
Download and use our resources to encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take part.
The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online reading challenge that tackles the… read more
November marks National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo (as it’s more commonly known). We want to celebrate some of our favourite debut authors/illustrators of 2023.
From beautifully illustrated picture books, thrilling middle grade, YA titles to escape with and a mixture of non-fiction and… 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
These images be used to promote the books on on the "Blue Peter Book Club":https://readingagency.org.uk/news/media/blue-peter-reveals-a-new-book-badge-designed-by-sir-quentin-blake.html
For further details about how the Blue Peter Book Club branding can be used, please contact… read more