A handy pack of resources for libraries that would like to invite a class for a themed mental health week visit. Pack contains a school assembly presentation, discussion prompts and classroom resources relating to the Reading Well for children collection. read more
A promotional toolkit for the Reading Well for children booklist. Contains display ideas; online and social media content including template tweets and quote cards from children, authors and stakeholders; a photobank of shareable images; resources for health and education sector outreach; local… read more
An adaptable PowerPoint presentation on Reading Well for library staff, public health, and other stakeholders. read more
A template letter library staff can send to health/social care professionals to establish partnerships to deliver Reading Well. read more
A guide to the book selection protocol for the Reading Well programme. read more
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“</span></i><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.”</span></i></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Happy birthday Gruffalo! Return to the deep dark wood where it… read more
Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a perennial favourite with children and adults alike. Its imaginative illustration and clever cut-out detail charts the progress of a very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through the week
To help you celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day… read more
LGBT+ History Month takes place every February. Our booklist this month is for librarians and teachers to help them celebrate stories with strong LGBTQ+ representation or that are by LGBTQ+ creators. LGBT+ History Month is an opportunity to discover LGBT+ past and celebrate its present and… read more
To kick off 2024 we have picked books that will either help you learn something new or will take you away on new adventures. Whether you're looking to delve into some self-improvement, explore the wonders of nature, conduct mind-boggling science experiments, or embark on thrilling fictional… read more
For fans of GEEK GIRL and SUPER AWKWARD comes a hilarious new teen series from CBBC presenter and Capital DJ, Lauren Layfield.
Meet Indi. She's new to Manchester with approximately zero friends. Unless you count Gary, who, unfortunately, is a gecko.
If Indi's going to find some real mates -… 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. Members of 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… read more
As the end of term fast approaches, Hachette Children's Group have got just what you need to create your very own Christmas story-time adventure!
Imagine a place where all the lost things go, a place where love can bring things to life, and what is lost might just be found… J.K. Rowling's… read more