Our Picture Perfect Booklist is a collection of books that prove a picture really can be worth a thousand words! This specially curated list showcases highly illustrated books, graphic novels, and powerful visual storytelling that enhances the story being told. Whether you're a comic book… read more
On Thursday 27 March we will be hosting a free virtual event with MC Grammar (10.15-11.15am).
Drop the mic! Award-winning teacher, Sky Kids superstar, World Book Day ambassador and viral book-rapping sensation MC Grammar will be introducing his brand-new series, The Adventures of Rap Kid…. read more
"Reading Groups for Everyone":https://readinggroups.org/ will be changing to our new Book Club Hub on 2 April 2025 (this link will be live 1 April 2025: "www.bookclubhub.co.uk":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl). As well as offering a more inclusive and welcoming experience for reading groups, we will… read more
Images to use on social media to promote Reading Hour. read more
New year, new me!
That’s what Saffron Saldana tells herself as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Her resolution is the same every year: lose weight.
Because Saffron has it hard-wired that weight loss equals happiness. It’s what she’s been told her whole life – online, in… read more
By night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.
Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. They’re so bad, he’s terrified of going to sleep. Because Finn’s dreams change the… read more
At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and left us with a lot to discuss. Our team have picked the books that have stood out for them in 2024. We hope you find some inspiration for your next read, or perhaps spot a few… read more
As we enter the cold and dark months, we have created a booklist filled with our favourite spine-tinglers and nail-biters to captivate readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and supernatural adventures (at different levels of scariness).
From eerie children's tales to chilling adult thrillers… read more
For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.
This week’s book list from Kirsten Barrett has the theme of belonging and acceptance. She has given us a book list with… read more
For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.
Rebecca has given us a really exciting, inspiring list of new fiction, graphic novels and memoir, ranging from middle… read more
A stunning full-colour illustrated adaptation of H.G. Wells' sci-fi classic, from the illustrator of The Iron Man and Animal Farm.
'Those who have never seen Martian life can scarcely imagine the horror.'
1894. Across space, this earth is being watched by envious eyes.
What seems… read more
A tender teen love story from the Carnegie Award-winning author of Look Both Ways.
'Jason Reynolds has done it again!' Judy Blume
Seventeen-year-old Neon is about to have sex with his girlfriend, Aria, for the first time. In 24 seconds to be precise. He's hiding in the bathroom, nervous,… read more