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Reading Friends Dementia Feedback Tool (Welsh)

This has been translated into Welsh.

This evaluation tool can be used with people who are living with dementia. It's useful for people who cannot fill in surveys or for whom surveys aren’t appropriate. It can help capture ‘in the moment’ thoughts, feelings, comments, quotes and stories from… read more

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Recommend to a Friend Bookmarks - Ready, Set, Read!

Children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge can colour in these 2 bookmarks and fill them out to recommend books to friends.

Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Libraries should contact their local Summer… read more

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Small Miracles by Anne Booth - Reading Guide

Three nuns play the lottery to save their failing convent, resulting in a story of friendship, community, faith and love.

The 1990s are proving tough for the convent. The order of the Sisters of Saint Philomena is down to its three last nuns. The place that Sisters Margaret, Bridget and… read more

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The Rage of the Sea Witch Activity Pack

A new adventure series about the pivotal moments of discovery through the ages, bringing the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy, humour and delightful, black and white illustrations. read more

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Stone Activity Pack

A second novel from the bestselling author of Branford Boase-shortlisted and Carnegie-nominated Witch. An engrossing story of fathers and sons, death and grief, and unexpected bonds, new and old, forged by dark and benign magic. read more

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Nala's World Activity Pack

A heartwarming picture book based on the incredible true story of social media sensation and round-the-world-cyclist Dean Nicholson and his trusty cat companion, Nala. read more

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Women's Prize for Fiction 2023 - Shortlist Reading Guides

The Women's Prize for Fiction is the greatest international celebration of women’s creativity. Now in its twenty-eighth year, the Prize shines a spotlight on outstanding, ambitious, original fiction written in English by women from anywhere in the world. The 2023… read more

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Name Tags and Badges: Ready, Set, Read!

Librarians can download these Ready, Set, Read! themed badges to use for the Summer Reading Challenge 2023!

This resource contains name tag templates (in colour and in black & white), as well as templates for ‘Ask me about Ready, Set, Read!’ badges.

Please note: this is a locked resource… read more

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Elmer Day 2023 - Downloadable event packs

Elmer Day returns on Saturday 27 May 2023 and Andersen Press are offering free downloadable event packs to help you join in the celebrations in your school or library, including activity sheets, craft ideas and educational resources.

Get ready for the most colourful day of the year! For this… read more

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: library toolkit

A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week, 15-21 May 2023.

The toolkit provides:
• key facts on mental health and wellbeing
• resources for promoting Reading Well, Reading Friends and Road to Reading
• library display and activity ideas
• template… read more

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Library staff training: character guide – Ready, Set, Read!

Meet our superstar team and their marvellous mascots in this comprehensive guide!

This guide has been created in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust. It contains contextual information for library staff to help you link new and existing library activities to this year’s theme and… read more

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