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Laugh Out Loud Book List

Teachers' Reading Challenge 2025.

We know for many students in your class, the books they’re after are the funny ones- something to make them squeal with delight or nudge their neighbour to point out a great joke.

Make sure you’ve always got something fresh and funny up your sleeve to… read more

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Rebel Grrrls Book List

Teachers Reading Challenge 2025

Looking for books with so-called Strong Female Leads?

Want tales of trailblazers and those who dare to be different? From real-life stories of suffragists and scientists, to fierce and funny female characters- why not read a selection of Rebel Grrrls and wear… read more

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Book List- Black British Brilliance

Work from black British authors that reflects a rich diversity of experience and imagination. Discover great new characters that can help young people see their lives and experiences reflected; amplify and celebrate black voices and black joy; move beyond the old favourites and discover powerful… read more

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The Reading Agency's March Booklist - Picture Perfect

Our Picture Perfect Booklist is a collection of books that prove a picture really can be worth a thousand words! This specially curated list showcases highly illustrated books, graphic novels, and powerful visual storytelling that enhances the story being told. Whether you're a comic book… read more

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Book Club Hub - Book Club User Guide

"The Book Club Hub":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity, The Reading Agency.

The Book Club Hub offers book club leaders access to free offers from publishers and prizes in return for… read more

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Book Club Hub - Librarian and Teacher User Guide

"The Book Club Hub":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity, The Reading Agency.

The Book Club Hub offers book teachers and librarians the support of providing free copies to their clubs in… read more

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The Reading Agency's December Booklist - Books of the Year

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. 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 spot a few… read more

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November Booklist 2024 - Spine-tinglers & Nail-biters

As we enter the cold and dark months, we have created a booklist filled with our favourite spine-tinglers and nail-biters to captivate readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and supernatural adventures (at different levels of scariness).

From eerie children's tales to chilling adult thrillers… read more

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Kirsten Barrett's Books of Belonging

For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.

This week’s book list from Kirsten Barrett has the theme of belonging and acceptance. She has given us a book list with… read more

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Rebecca Rouillard's Window on the World

For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.

Rebecca has given us a really exciting, inspiring list of new fiction, graphic novels and memoir, ranging from middle… read more

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Stephen Dilley's Reclaiming Stories

For this year's Teachers' Reading Challenge we are exploring 'Diverse Realities' and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.
Stephen Dilley has given us this fantastic book list for secondary-aged pupils, on the theme of Reclaiming Stories-… read more

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The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin - code breaking activity

A thrilling middle grade historical adventure from bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin.

Remember, you are bound by the official secrets act…

It is the summer of 1940. The world is at war. These days, you don’t know who you can trust or who might be a secret spy…

Maths… read more

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