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The Reading Agency's Books of the Year! Children & Young People

At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have
made us laugh, cry and get through those challenging lockdown months. Members of our team have picked the children’s book that stood out to them and shared a few words on why they loved it. We hope… read more

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Empress and Aniya writing competition for young people in Lewisham!

The Reading Agency and inclusive publisher Knights Of are asking young people aged 11 to 16 who live or go to school in the London Borough of Lewisham to tell us why their best friend is great.

The winner will receive two signed copies of Empress & Aniya, the brand-new Young Adult novel from… read more

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Celebrate Libraries Week with Walker Books - digital resource

Join in the celebrations for Libraries Week with our special library themed double sided poster featuring illustrations from Moose’s Book Bus, an homage to storytime, libraries and community by Inga Moore, one of the most acclaimed children’s bookmakers working today, plus Emily Sutton’s… read more

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October, October by Katya Balen - digital resources

‘Quite simply one of the most beautiful books I've ever read’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave

October and her dad live in the woods. They know the trees and the rocks and the lake and stars like best friends. They live in the woods and they are wild. And that's the way it is.

_Until the year… read more

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You Will Be Okay by Julie Stokes – School Resources

Hachette Children's Books have created an essential handbook to provide comfort and guidance for children aged 8+ experiencing loss.

About the book

The death of a parent, sibling or friend is one of the most traumatic experiences for a child and it can be hard to know how to talk to… read more

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Children and Young People's September Booklist: Back to School!

For many children and young people, September marks the start of the new school year, a time that can be both exciting and daunting. We have created a booklist for all children, from nursey school age through to secondary students, related to school. There are novels about lab experiments gone… read more

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August Booklist for Children & Young People: For the Love of Books

It’s safe to say, here at The Reading Agency, we love books. And we know you do too! So, we have created a booklist to celebrate Book Lovers Day on 9th August 2021. This list includes titles for toddlers, children, teens and young adults, all about the wonderfulness of words, brilliant bookshops… read more

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Latest opportunities from our publisher partners for schools and libraries

If you have a reading group with children or work in a school or library – we have some fantastic opportunities for you!

There are Read and Review opportunities where you have a chance of receiving 10 copies of a brilliant new book for your group!

If you would like some display and… read more

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GIRL (in real life) by Tamsin Winter - Teachers' Notes & Discussion Questions

What's it like to grow up online and have every tantrum, every spot – even your first period – broadcast to hundreds of thousands of followers?

A funny and heartfelt novel for fans of Geek Girl, from the award-winning Tamsin Winter: "Fast becoming a favourite for younger teenagers." *The… read more

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A Glasshouse of Stars by Shirley Marr - Teachers' Notes and digital pack

A Glasshouse of Stars is a powerful story based on Shirley Marr’s childhood experience of migration. This teaching and discussion resource pack aimed at 8+/KS2+ readers explores some of the important themes within the book such as bullying, grief, fears and anxiety, imagination, and… read more

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