Orla has always been the sidekick, never the hero . . .
Until, that is, she secures a funded place at an elite drama course and puts her own dreams first for once in her life. Suddenly, Orla is centre-stage and loving it! But the drama crowd are experienced performers and their parents have… read more
Meet Pia, the girl who loves pets, but isn’t allowed one of her own! A brand-new series of funny animal adventures from the award-winning creators of Anisha, Accidental Detective.
In Puppy Problem, Pia decides to help her friend Hari train his troublesome puppy, Luna, to show her parents… read more
An explosive new novel about the friendship and courage of a group of young boys living through the Second World War, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson.
There's a war going on out there, and I'm missing it.
When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared and excited:… read more
'An extraordinary book, tenderly told. There is so much loss, beauty, hope and care in its pages. I read it all at once, but it will stay with me for a very long time to come' – Katya Balen
Leah and Charlie are handling their family's loss in very different ways. Their choices push them down… read more
Workbook-style pages from 'OMG It's Twins!' by Alison Perry, one of the books recommended on Reading Well for families.
Libraries can signpost readers to this resource or print copies and make them available to library users borrowing the book. read more
'We didn’t mean to change the past. Now we have to win the war.'
Henry, Frances and Lukas are neighbours, and they used to be best friends. But in middle school Frances got emo, Lukas went to private school and Henry just felt left behind. When they come together again for the funeral of a… read more
Exclusively for libraries.
The official Book Collection for the Summer Reading Challenge 2025.
Eclectic and inspiring – there's something for every child in this collection of recommended reads for children taking part in 'Story Garden' this summer. Dive down the rabbit hole and go on an… read more
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Dementia Action Week, 19 – 25 May 2025.
This toolkit contains:
• Information about Reading Well for dementia
• Supporting library staff awareness
• Promotional materials and resources
• Display and activity ideas
• Social media and digital… read more
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week, 12 – 18 May 2025.
This toolkit provides:
• key facts on mental health and community
• resources for promoting Reading Well and Reading Friends
• display and activity ideas
• template social media… read more
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
"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
"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