Who would you like to go to the library with?
Children can get creative with this A4 invitation.
Download and print the invitation, and encourage children to invite whoever they want to come along with them to the library with a drawing and colouring in activity. read more
This information pack contains key information for schools about this year's Summer Reading Challenge, including benefits for pupils and next steps for teachers.
Libraries, please note that you can edit page 4 to include details of your local offer.
Download the pack now at the link below! read more
Help spread the word about Ready, Set, Read!
We have provided a template newsletter which can be sent to parents and carers, encouraging them to sign up their children for the Summer Reading Challenge.
School staff can download this template and share it with families, and library staff can… read more
Help spread the word about Ready, Set, Read! Send a newsletter to staff at your local schools. You can download this template and customise it to suit your local needs.
The template is available in Word format. read more
Download this school assembly presentation and tell pupils all about this year's Summer Reading Challenge!
This download contains two versions of the presentation: one you can customise for your region, and one that is ready to share.
The presentations are available in PowerPoint format. read more
The powerful tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A story of friendship, hope and self-discovery, perfect for readers aged 9+, and beautifully illustrated in black and white by George Ermos.
Download the school resources… read more
Our April booklist – ‘A Race Against Time’ – is chock full of exciting and gripping reads. From books exploring the climate crisis and planet Earth to heart-stopping thrillers and tales of magic and wonder, there’s something for everyone. Dive into the list today and don’t forget to tell us what… read more
Feedback on Reading Ahead from participants enables us to evaluate the impact of the programme. Please share this survey with participants and support them to fill it out if required.
They can access the evaluation form through clicking on the link below or you can print out the form and… read more
It's OK to be angry about capitalism. It's OK to want something better. Bernie Sanders takes on the 1% and speaks blunt truths about a system that is fuelled by uncontrolled greed, and rigged against ordinary people. Where a handful of oligarchs have never had it so good, with more money than… read more
Discover You is the brand-new series from the Mr. Men Little Miss library aiming to help children aged 7 and under better explore, understand, and discuss their emotions. Gently exploring topics around mental health and wellbeing, the pocketsize series guides little readers through big feelings… read more
Maame is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about finally becoming the heroine of your own life.
Here are some reading group questions to help enhance your discussion.
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The ‘Mark My Words’ campaign supports a joint commitment to social justice, championing the role that reading plays in tackling inequality. By gifting the titles directly into public libraries, ‘Mark My Words’ will ensure that the books are freely accessible to those who will benefit from them… read more