It’s been another year of fantastic books and we’re delighted to present our Books of the Year list for 2020 for children and young people. Our staff have chosen their top recommendations of new books from the year.
You can join in with the conversation online using #BooksOfTheYear and… read more
Newly updated, The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain explores why people came to Britain, the problems they faced and the contributions these communities have made to British society.
Brought to life with case studies and rarely published photographs, this is an… read more
For Non-Fiction November, we have created a list filled with the best non-fiction for children and
young people. There are memoirs, essay collections and books with great advice.
You can join in with the conversation online using #NonFictionBooklist and tagging us using… read more
The Secret Garden, a Sky original tells the story of Mary Lennox (Dixie Egerickx – Genius, The Little Stranger), a 10-year-old girl sent to live with her uncle Archibald Craven (Colin Firth), under the watchful eye of Mrs. Medlock (Julie Walters) with only the household maid, Martha (Isis Davis)… read more
Blood Moon is an extraordinary YA novel in verse about the online shaming of a teenage girl. During astronomy-lover Frankie's first sexual experience with the quiet and lovely Benjamin, she gets her period. It's only blood, they agree. But soon a graphic meme goes viral, turning an innocent,… read more
The fantastic National Poetry Day shines a spotlight on how much fun and important poetry is. We have created a booklist with some of our favourite rhyming picture books, poetry collections and books written in verse.
You can join in with the conversation online using #PowerfulPoetryBooklist… read more
Background Information Reading Well for children Wales read more
Darllen yn Well Llyfrau ar Bresgripsiwn i blant: Gwybodaeth gefndir
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Are you wondering how your reading group can continue to meet, even while you’re social distancing? With restricted access to public and school libraries many children and families at home are looking for activities to keep children entertained. We know that books are so important to provide… read more
Downloadable slides for Libraries Week to promote Reading Well for Children – Welsh and English read more
Use this poster to promote your World Book Night activities by adding your information in the middle. read more