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The Little Wartime Library Bookclub Kit

Based on true events, The Little Wartime Library is a book that remembers one of the greatest resistance stories of the war.

This bookclub kit includes discussion questions, recipes, suggested reading list, a book trail and more. read more

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The Reading Agency’s October booklist for Adults – Poetry

Celebrate National Poetry Day on 6 October and share the magic of poetry. From queer culture and explorations of grief to the power of hope and healing, take a dive into the world of poetry and get inspired today. Tell us what you thought of any of the books on the list by tagging us on social… read more

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The Asparagus Bunch by Jessica Scott-Whyte Discussion Notes

Discussion notes for The Asparagus Bunch by Jessica Scott-Whyte and published by Welbeck Children's Books.

About the book
When school bully Glen Jenkins humiliates Leon in the school canteen and almost destroys Lawrence, Leon very reluctantly agrees to the formation of a club, The… read more

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The Reading Agency's August Booklist for Adults - Escape with a Book

Summer is a time when some go travelling, so we have selected the perfect books that can transport a reader somewhere else even if they’re not going away. On the list we have a fantasy book based on African history and mythology, a non-fiction book tracing the Ottoman Empire and a sizzling… read more

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Five Minutes Peace downloadable storytelling tips

Parents everywhere will understand the plight of poor Mrs Large. All she wants is five minutes’ peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper…. read more

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Five Minutes Peace downloadable activity sheets

Parents everywhere will understand the plight of poor Mrs Large. All she wants is five minutes' peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper…. read more

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The Reading Agency's July Booklist for Adults - Friendship

To mark World Friendship Day, also known as International Day of Friendship which takes place on 30 July this year, we have compiled a booklist focusing specifically on books written about friendship.
Tell us what you think about these books or any others you have read by tagging us on social… read more

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The Reading Agency's June Booklist for Adults - Refugee Week

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

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The Country of Others library display pack

Here you will find materials to promote the paperback edition of <i>The Country of Others</i> by Leïla Slimani, the first instalment of a new trilogy set in Morocco.

This pack contains:
• Downloadable A4 poste (pdf)
• Downloadable bunting template (pdf)
• Digital assets including an author… read more

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