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Reading Ahead template for booklist

Use this template to curate suggested reads for your Reading Ahead participants.

Use our emergent publishers resource or Find A Read to choose books at the right level or ask your team or Reading Ahead participants to recommend reads.

The poster is an editable Word document so you can… read more

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Read, Talk, Share Comms Toolkit

This toolkit includes information and resources, including visual assets, to help promote the Read, Talk, Share campaign. read more

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Proud of Me by Sarah Hagger-Holt - Discussion Questions

An accessible child-centred story about self-acceptance and the importance of opening up to those closest to you.

Becky and Josh are almost-twins, with two mums and the same anonymous donor dad. Josh can't wait until he's eighteen, the legal age when he can finally contact his donor, and… read more

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Ryan Gattis' top tips for creative writing

Ryan Gattis is an American crime author and a PEN America Prison Writing Mentor. Here he has shared his top tips for creative writing. Please download and print this document to share with your residents. read more

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Prison libraries: short story competition and permission form

This competition is only open to people in prison.

Publisher Picador and national charity The Reading Agency are holding a 500-word writing competition!

This resource contains instructions for entering the competition and a permission form to be signed by the entrant. Print and distribute… read more

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How To Read Like A Writer - Guide by Crime Writer Ryan Gattis

This resource contains tips from crime writer Ryan Gattis on the importance of reading to be a good writer and what to look out for to build your skills.

Take a look at our other resources by Ryan Gattis in the Reading Ahead resources database: Creative Writing Top Tips and a Q&A about his… read more

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Q&A with Crime Writer Ryan Gattis

Find out more about crime writer Ryan Gattis and his latest book, <i>The System</i>.

Take a look at our other resources by Ryan Gattis in the Reading Ahead resources database: How to Read like a Writer, Ryan's top tips for creative writing, and instructions for taking part in our short story… read more

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  • Reading Ahead

Roll of Honour 2019/2020

Roll of Honour 2019/2020 for the Reading Ahead Programme, listing the awards for organisations with their completer numbers. read more

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Bloomsbury announces changes to Harry Potter Book Night 2021

In light of UK restrictions and school closures, Bloomsbury announces changes to Harry Potter Book Night 2021.

• Physical events along with key Bloomsbury digital activity to move to Thursday 24th June
2021
• Bloomsbury to provide free digital activities for teachers and classes seeking… read more

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The Shark Caller by Zillah Bethell - Resource pack for KS2 Teachers

"I want to be able to call the sharks. Teach me the magic and show me the ways."

Blue Wing is desperate to become a shark caller, but instead she must befriend infuriating newcomer Maple, who arrives unexpectedly on Blue Wing's island.

At first, the girls are too angry to share their… read more

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