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Celebrate Libraries Week with Walker Books - digital resource

Join in the celebrations for Libraries Week with our special library themed double sided poster featuring illustrations from Moose’s Book Bus, an homage to storytime, libraries and community by Inga Moore, one of the most acclaimed children’s bookmakers working today, plus Emily Sutton’s… read more

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October, October by Katya Balen - digital resources

‘Quite simply one of the most beautiful books I've ever read’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave

October and her dad live in the woods. They know the trees and the rocks and the lake and stars like best friends. They live in the woods and they are wild. And that's the way it is.

_Until the year… read more

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You Will Be Okay by Julie Stokes – School Resources

Hachette Children's Books have created an essential handbook to provide comfort and guidance for children aged 8+ experiencing loss.

About the book

The death of a parent, sibling or friend is one of the most traumatic experiences for a child and it can be hard to know how to talk to… read more

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Adult September Booklist: The Power of Reading

To celebrate National Literacy Day on 8th September 2021, we have created a list of books perfect for less
confident readers, people developing their literacy skills, and those looking for something short and
sweet! There is a mix of fantastic fiction, engaging non-fiction, and snappy short… read more

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August Booklist for Children & Young People: For the Love of Books

It’s safe to say, here at The Reading Agency, we love books. And we know you do too! So, we have created a booklist to celebrate Book Lovers Day on 9th August 2021. This list includes titles for toddlers, children, teens and young adults, all about the wonderfulness of words, brilliant bookshops… read more

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Latest opportunities from our publisher partners for schools and libraries

If you have a reading group with children or work in a school or library – we have some fantastic opportunities for you!

There are Read and Review opportunities where you have a chance of receiving 10 copies of a brilliant new book for your group!

If you would like some display and… read more

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GIRL (in real life) by Tamsin Winter - Teachers' Notes & Discussion Questions

What's it like to grow up online and have every tantrum, every spot – even your first period – broadcast to hundreds of thousands of followers?

A funny and heartfelt novel for fans of Geek Girl, from the award-winning Tamsin Winter: "Fast becoming a favourite for younger teenagers." *The… read more

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National Teen Book Club – Summer of Reading

Find out about the National Teen Book Club from Book Clubs in Schools and Speakers for Schools. The programme brings together 14 to 19-year-olds to a shared, virtual book club. read more

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Refugee Week Booklist

Refugee Week is 14-20 June 2021. We have worked with our publisher partners to create a booklist to help children, young people and adults understand the realities refugees around the world face, and sympathise with their experiences. The list contains a mix of fiction and non-fiction titles,… read more

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Read with Pride - Summer of Reading List 2021 A3 poster

The second Paper & Hearts Society adventure. Join Olivia and The Paper & Hearts Society gang in this joyful comfort read and celebration of books from Booktuber Lucy Powrie. The perfect book for fans of Alice Oseman, Holly Smale and Zoella.

Olivia Santos is excited for her last year at… read more

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Walker Books Creative Writing Competition!

This competition is for children, young people and people taking part in Reading Ahead

Are you a fan of action-packed stories? Because we are. And we would love to read some of YOUR thrilling, adventurous ideas!

The Alex Rider series by the bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz, is… read more

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The Yearbook by Holly Bourne - Teachers' Notes

Paige is used to staying quiet in the face of lies. Like how popular girl Grace is a such an amazing person (lie). How Laura steals people's boyfriends (lie). How her own family are so perfect (lie).

_Now Grace and friends have picked their "best" high-school moments for Paige to put in the… read more

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