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Quick Reads versions of bestsellers!

We've gathered together six Quick Reads versions of bestsellers! If you've been wanting to see what all the fuss is about or join in the discussions on bestsellers but find the full text too long, try the Quick Reads version!

If you enjoy the book you can follow it up with the full length… read more

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Reading Ahead Ambassadors share their favourite books

If you're just starting out on your reading journey or looking to try something new, why not take a recommendation from the experts!

These six titles have been recommended by our Reading Ahead ambassadors and cover a range of topics and genres, including a graphic novel and a Quick Read! read more

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This Is Going To Hurt: Diary Writing Challenge

This activity sheet has been designed for use alongside reading the Quick Reads version of Adam Kay's This Is Going To Hurt. It provides inspiration and a framework for starting a diary. read more

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The Reading Agency Hub

Here you can access The Reading Agency at home. You'll find ideas, activities and challenges from across our programmes to entertain and educate yourself, your family or those you are teaching remotely.

The activities will be refreshed every couple of weeks and we have The Reading Agency… read more

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  • Summer Reading Challenge
  • Reading Groups for Everyone
  • Reading Well
  • Reading Hack
  • Reading Ahead
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  • Reading Friends
  • Reading Well
  • Chatterbooks

Covid-19 Toolkit to Stay Connected

We know many of our partners have had to close their buildings and are working remotely. We want to share our resources and ideas that will help us all stay connected. read more

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  • Summer Reading Challenge
  • Reading Groups for Everyone
  • Reading Ahead
  • Quick Reads
  • Reading Friends
  • Chatterbooks
  • Reading Well

Quick Reads Promotion Toolkit 2020

Quick Reads are available to order now and will be published on 20 February. We will be celebrating throughout the week 17-21 February. Whether you’re a library, workplace, prison or learning provider, we’ve gathered together some ideas in this pack that will help you to get involved!

This… read more

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Quick Reads 2020 Learning Resources

Quick Reads are often seen as suitable for those at Entry 3, Level 1 or Level 2. They can be used both as a first read or to work towards to as a final goal, depending on the starting level of participants.

Use these reading guides and discussion cards for your classes or reading groups…. read more

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