This month we are celebrating books set in different countries and those by authors and illustrators from around the world! Read on to be transported to Mumbai, Paris, Nigeria and many other locations across the globe and discover Samurai, the Northern Lights and even a tomato-throwing festival… read more
This month, we have compiled a booklist focusing specifically on books written by and about refugees or former refugees. This is to mark Refugee Week, which takes place from 20-26 June 2022. Here you will find a range of fiction and non-fiction books that explore the struggles, achievements,… read more
You can use this flyer to help encourage children to return to the library.
When children attend a library visit, they can take home this Summer Reading Challenge flyer to tell their parents about the Challenge!
At the link below, you can download a folder containing two versions of the… read more
This resource contains an extract from 'Death of a Naturalist' by Seamus Heaney as well as discussion questions for you to use in your Reading Friends session. There's one story from each decade. read more
This resource contains an extract from 'The Crow Eaters' by Bapsi Sidhwa as well as discussion questions for you to use in your Reading Friends session. There's one story from each decade.
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This resource contains an extract from 'Summer Lightning' by Olive Senior as well as discussion questions for you to use in your Reading Friends session. There's one story from each decade. read more
This resource contains an extract from 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel as well as discussion questions for you to use in your Reading Friends session. There's one story from each decade. read more
This resource contains an extract from 'Chinaman' by Shehan Karunatilaka as well as discussion questions for you to use in your Reading Friends session. There's one story from each decade. read more
This resource contains an extract from 'The Night Tiger' by Yangsze Choo as well as discussion questions for you to use in your Reading Friends session. There's one story from each decade. read more
This folder contains a toolkit with assets, suggested social media posts and newsletter copy to help libraries promote the Summer Reading Challenge.
The folder also contains the Gadgeteers character guide, core pack guide, ‘How to take part’ information, a press release template, and the… read more
Download this training presentation to help with library staff training ahead of the launch of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Gadgeteers!
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022. Libraries should contact their… read more