This year’s Elmer Day will be an extra special celebration for Elmer the patchwork elephant’s 35th birthday and Andersen Press are offering free downloadable event packs to help you join in the fun in your school or library! The pack includes activity sheets, craft ideas, games and lots of other… read more
Download this school assembly presentation (in Welsh) and tell pupils all about Marvellous Makers – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
This presentation is in PowerPoint format. read more
Download this free colouring sheet for the new picture book written by Jake Hope and illustrated by James Brown, Lola Loves Walkies.
Ready or not, Lola loves kisses and cuddles, friends and fun, but what she loves most of all is walkies!
Join Lola as she plays hide and seek, leaps in and… read more
This is a powerful, hopeful and timely story about the real effects of climate change: two young people on different continents whose lives are catastrophically changed by global warming. A graphic novel with glorious colour artwork throughout for children of all ages – from Eoin Colfer,… read more
<b>A gorgeous picture book to introduce children to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr written by acclaimed children's author Sufiya Ahmed with beautiful, colourful illustrations by Hazem Asif.</b>
"The Best Eid Ever is a fantastic resource, and one of very few available in narrative form for children…. read more
‘Another gripping, revealing historical adventure from Lawrence and well worth sharing.’
<b>– Books for Keeps
A thrilling spy adventure set in New York during the American Revolution that will have readers gripped. The perfect high-action adventure for fans of <i>Horrible Histories</i>, Emma… read more
Are there volunteering opportunities available at your library this summer to support the Summer Reading Challenge? Use this eye-catching poster to let people know!
The Reading Agency is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. This means that when young people… read more
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 activity. read more
Download this school assembly presentation and tell pupils all about Marvellous Makers – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
This download contains the custom version of the presentation, where you can add specific launch/end dates and any local events. There is also a version of the… read more
Download this school assembly presentation and tell pupils all about Marvellous Makers – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
This download contains the ready to share version of the presentation, there is also one you can customise for your region (link below).
The presentations are… read more
This information pack contains key information for schools about Marvellous Makers – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge – including benefits for pupils and next steps for teachers.
Libraries, please note that you can edit page 3 to include details of your local offer.
Download the pack… read more
Help spread the word about the Summer Reading Challenge!
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