In THE FATHER, Hopkins plays the eponymous role of a mischievous and highly independent man who, as he ages, refuses all assistance from his daughter Anne (Olivia Colman). Yet, such help has become essential following Anne’s decision to move to Paris with her partner. As Anne’s father tries to… read more
Find out about the National Teen Book Club from Book Clubs in Schools and Speakers for Schools. The programme brings together 14 to 19-year-olds to a shared, virtual book club. read more
Pizazz SUPER Mask Competition activity sheet read more
Refugee Week is 14-20 June 2021. We have worked with our publisher partners to create a booklist to help children, young people and adults understand the realities refugees around the world face, and sympathise with their experiences. The list contains a mix of fiction and non-fiction titles,… read more
The second Paper & Hearts Society adventure. Join Olivia and The Paper & Hearts Society gang in this joyful comfort read and celebration of books from Booktuber Lucy Powrie. The perfect book for fans of Alice Oseman, Holly Smale and Zoella.
Olivia Santos is excited for her last year at… read more
Nature and wildlife have been a respite for many over the past year. This booklist includes a mixture of fiction, memoir, poetry and non-fiction, covering the restorative powers of swimming and gardening, the history of our relationship with sheep, animals that talk and the ones we share our… read more
This month we’re celebrating books from around the world – those which immerse us into a different landscape, culture or community. There are books that take us from Burma to Alabama, Trinidad to Italy, translated from Hebrew, Russian, Japanese and more. We hope you are inspired to take a trip… read more
Use these reader and discussion guides in book groups, Reading Ahead sessions or literacy classes to spark conversation about the six 2021 Quick Reads. read more
Download this discussion guide for When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamín Labatut, translated by Adrian Nathan West, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2021.
"See the full International Booker Prize… read more
Download this discussion guide for The War of the Poor by Éric Vuillard, translated by Mark Polizzotti, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2021.
"See the full International Booker Prize shortlist":https://readinggroups.org/news/2021-international-booker-shortlist. read more
Download this discussion guide for The Employees by Olga Ravn, translated by Martin Aitken, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2021.
"See the full International Booker Prize shortlist":https://readinggroups.org/news/2021-international-booker-shortlist. read more
Download this discussion guide for The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez, translated by Megan McDowell, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2021.
"See the full International Booker Prize shortlist":https://readinggroups.org/news/2021-international-booker-shortlist. read more