This article shares some of the research that outlines the importance of reading for pleasure as well as some ideas to promote reading for pleasure in your school.
Make sure you visit our "School Zone":https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/school-zone-src on the Summer Reading Challenge… read more
June is Pride Month, so it is the perfect time to share our favourite LGBTQ+ positive books for children and young people. These books highlight family dynamics and stories to help develop the values of acceptance and kindness towards themselves and others, regardless of identity.
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A guide for parents and carers who want to support children and young people with Reading Well. read more
A guide for link workers and health and social care professionals and link workers on how to get involved in Reading Well. read more
A guide for schools who want to get involved with Reading Well. read more
Due to the disruption caused by Covid-19 and the impact of social distancing, sharing books at home has never been more important. To help, we have created a list of some of our favourite books to read with children. We’ve picked some brilliant poetry, picture books, non-fiction and chapter books… read more
Shareable images containing quotes from adults, children, young people and health professionals who have benefited from the Reading Well books.
For use on websites and social media to visually promote the impact of the programme. read more
Copy for use on library websites to promote the Reading Well programme to library users. read more
Teachers, librarians, kids' club leaders – gather round!
In "Chicken House’s Schools’ Hub":https://www.chickenhousebooks.com/schools/ you'll find educational resources that sit alongside their brilliant books and align with the Key Stage 2 and 3 curriculums.
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It is "World Book Night":https://worldbooknight.org/ on 23 April. World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books for adults and young people that takes place every year. To help children and their families join in with the celebration we have created a booklist of our favourite… read more
The perfect books and brain games for your Bright Spark or Clever Kid!
Compiled by puzzle master and author of hundreds of puzzle books Dr Gareth Moore, the Bright Sparks (for ages 7-9) and Clever Kids (for ages 9-11) series will keep your children both learning and entertained – covering… read more
Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from bestselling authors M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. First stop, The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve.
Harrison Beck is reluctantly joining his travel-writer Uncle Nat for the… read more