Teachers' Reading Challenge 2025
Whilst Early Years and Key Stage 1 teachers might be regular read-alouders, as the age of pupils goes up, the opportunities to hear stories shared aloud can dwindle.
However, it can be a vital part of Reading for Pleasure at any age. There are studies… read more
As we gear up for the upcoming Book Club Day UK, we wanted to share data collected by The Reading Agency across its programmes and through its flagship nationally representative adult reading research reveals that there are numerous benefits to being part of a book club.
This supports and… read more
Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.
Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.
But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell…. read more
Use this handy resource alongside your copy of Tales of Ghosts and Hauntings to aid discussion in your book club. Includes discussion prompts and questions to think about together. read more
A fun and engaging activity pack based on the middle-grade series Transcendent by Patrick Gallagher.
Transcendent is an edge-of-your-seat, high-octane adventure series for readers 9+ that explores themes of climate change and STEM. This series is perfect for fans of Doctor Who and the Alex… read more
Do you know how a tiny little seed becomes a fully grown plant?
Cut out the pictures in the activity sheet here, and match them to the correct stages to discover the lifecycle of a plant! 🌱♻️
Answers on a separate PDF are included in this download.
Is It a Seed? is part of the Story… read more
Hold on tight – where will this mysterious little seed take us? Will it sprout into a lone flower? Or could it transform into something truly extraordinary? What about a colossal beanstalk leading to a magical kingdom?
Feeling inspired? Have a go at the 'Is It a Seed?' Scavenger Hunt!… read more
From Cornelia Funke, best-selling author of the Inkheart series, comes an enchanting tale of mystery, adventure and friendship.
Go beyond the page and enjoy an activity pack full of:
- Plant matching game
- Crack the plant riddle
- Learn how to press flowers
- Start your own… read more
A fresh, relatable story with a sprinkling of magic, about a girl who just wants to fit in but her magic powers make her stand out, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.
Sabina Patel has never been popular. And in her new… read more
Girls of Dark Divine is an enthralling debut Gothic fantasy, laced with dark magic, electrifying romance and burning rage, perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace and Stephanie Garber.
*A puppet master wielding a dark curse.
A boy made of shadows.
And a girl who must sever the strings and set her… read more
Jamie Fletcher loves his job as an embalmer at a busy funeral home in working-class Manchester. Taking responsibility for how mourners remember their loved ones is not something he takes lightly, but Jamie has big enough problems in his own life to dwell too much on the gruesome realities he… read more
Teachers’ Reading Challenge 2025
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… read more