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Book Club Day UK - Save the date toolkit
Please note, an updated toolkit will be shared in August, with more image assets being provided. Earlier this year, Reading Groups for Everyone became the Book Club Hub. As well as a more inclusive and welcoming site, we will be expanding news and offers to include opportunities for leaders of children’s and young people’s book clubs. This is to support The Reading Agency’s mission of getting more people fired up about reading because everything changes when you read. To make the former...
The Week Junior Ultimate Puzzles and Quizzes Event Pack
If you’re planning a quiz or looking for a ready-made activity to support KS2 learners, this resource pack from Bloomsbury Education is for you! Created to accompany The Week Junior Ultimate Book of Puzzles and Quizzes, the pack is available as a free download. The materials are designed to help pupils practise skills like logic, memory, problem-solving and general knowledge in an enjoyable and accessible way. The printable pack includes: A mini puzzle booklet featuring a mix of brain teasers...
Bridges by Magda Garguláková - Fun Activities
A fascinating journey into the world of bridges, this large-format book is perfect for any budding young architect. From striking modern marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Millau Viaduct to historic stone arches like the Ponte Vecchio, discover how these ingenious structures shorten journeys, save us time and effort and offer breathtaking views. Download this set of three activity sheets to continue the fun – a maze, a quiz and a pasta bridge building challenge!
The Doughnut Club: Teaching Resources
About The Doughnut Club: Donor conceived Quinn loves her family, but she often feels the odd one out. But when Quinn’s mums tell her and Olly they have sixteen donor siblings, Quinn is really excited. Maybe one of them will be more like her! As she tries to secretly find out more, Quinn starts to lose sight of what’s really important. Can she find a way back to her family, whilst finding a way to tell them how she really feels? About this resource pack: This resource pack focusses on themes...
DO NOT SAY THESE WORDS - Activity Pack
Keep your children safe! Certain words are making children giggle. Giggling produces gigglegas. And giggle-gas is bad for the planet. Help children keep this in mind with these handy activities and save the planet from giggles! The Professor needs YOUR help to save the world. Gigglesome words are BANNED, and are being replaced with boring, totally unfunny words. So you must never, EVER speak these dangerous words again. And you DEFINITELY can’t giggle. OK? Try and keep a straight face from...
Felix and the Future Agency by Rachel Morrisroe - digital assets
Get ready to join magical new hero Felix Green on an edge-of-your-seat adventure at the FUTURE AGENCY. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Skandar… ‘Explosively magical! What a fun-filled, exciting adventure – kids are going to love it!’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Skysong ‘Very occasionally, a book comes along that feels fantastically unique – Felix and the Future Agency is that book. Clever and funny with a genius premise and characters to fall in love with, I’m already counting down the...
It's OK to Say No Lesson Plan
From the bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes a reassuring picture book, perfect for starting conversations with young children about consent. From personal space to sharing, and from privacy to asking for help, It’s OK to Say No explains why learning to respect yourself and others is important. This is a free digital lesson plan to use with the book.
Elmer Day 2025 - digital resources
This year, is Elmer the patchwork elephant’s 36th birthday! The digital pack includes activity sheets, craft ideas, games and lots of other resources. Everyone is invited to join in the fun for Elmer Day, and while the official date for this year’s Elmer Day is 24 May, we invite you to celebrate at a time that works for you, whether that’s sharing Elmer stories and wearing colourful clothing throughout the week before, or hosting craft sessions during Half Term. If you’re holding a public...
Wendington Jones series by Daniel Dockery - Activity Pack
Prepare for the adventure of a life time with this incredible activity pack to accompany the globe-trotting, historical-adventure Wendington Jones series by Daniel Dockery. Write a travel journal, decorate your suitcase, plot a course on your map and more! Wendington Jones has her world abruptly up-ended when her adventuring mother dies in a car crash in late 1920. Left in the care of her Grandmamma and her valet Rohan, Wendington receives a parcel in the middle of the night, seemingly from...
The Gargoyles series by Tamsin Mori - Activity sheet
Draw your own gargoyle with this fantastic activity sheet, inspired by the Gargoyles series – the new middle-grade adventure series from award-winning children’s author, Tamsin Mori. Action-packed and full of mystery, these fantasy novels are a must-read for fans of magic, mythology and the power of friendship. Callen’s Dad has always been secretive of his past – but when the family have to move into his childhood home, the last thing Callen expects is a boarded-up, crumbling mansion covered...
The Bletchley Riddle Discussion Guide and Activity Sheets
A free digital discussion guide and activity sheets for The Bletchley Riddle – a thrilling middle grade historical adventure from bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin.
How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell - Event Pack
Pack of creative activities to help host How to Train Your Dragon themed events. Activities include: design a dragon, make your ow crown, write like a Viking, gruesome Viking facts, party games and costume ideas.
How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing by Cressida Cowell - School Teaching Resources
This pack contains a variety of engaging activities suitable for classroom or library sessions. Children will imagine that they are Viking warriors attending the ‘Isle of Berk’s Training School for Vikings and Dragons’. They will complete crosscurricular challenges such as making their own Viking ship, designing their own dragon and creating a comic strip adventure story. The activities are designed for lower key stage two but can easily be adapted for younger or older students and...
Greenwild: The City Beyond the Sea - Teaching Resources
Notes for Teachers for children aged 9+ Explore themes of: - Nature - The ocean - Coral reefs - Magic and fantasy Subject Checklist: - Literacy - Science - D.T. - Art and design - P.S.H.E. The activities included here are suitable for the classroom or library sessions.
The Lion Inside 10th Anniversary - image and video assets
A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse. Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes… and even the smallest...
The Reading Agency's March Booklist - Picture Perfect
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 enthusiast or simply love books that bring stories to life with stunning imagery, this list is perfect for you. Dive in, turn the pages, and let the pictures speak for themselves. Our librarian readers have...
Book Club Hub - Book Club User Guide
The Book Club Hub 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 reviews, gives them the chance to read the latest books and author news to help them pick their next read, and allows them to download resources to use with their club. Readers can also share reviews of the books they have read and...
Book Club Hub - Librarian and Teacher User Guide
The Book Club Hub 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 return with reviews and the latest news and resources to support your meetings. *For every book club, every genre, every reader. * How to make the most of the Book Club Hub Download the guide at the bottom of the page to help you...
How to start a book club
The Book Club Hub 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 reviews, gives them the chance to read the latest books and author news to help them pick their next read, and allows them to download resources to use with their club. Readers can also share reviews of the books they have read and...
Squirrel and Duck by Tom Percival Activity Sheet
From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book series comes the first book in a brand new illustrated fiction series. Squirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret – they are the only two talking animals in the world. When bulldozers arrive to redevelop the abandoned theme park they call home, they flee with nothing but Mr Spikes, Duck’s beloved ‘pet’ cactus. Overhearing a conversation between two nincompoop art thieves puts...
The Reading Agency's December Booklist - Books of the Year
At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and left us with a lot to discuss. Our team have picked the books that have stood out for them in 2024. We hope you find some inspiration for your next read, or perhaps spot a few titles you have enjoyed yourself! Our team have shared three words to describe each book to help you decide if the book is for you. We would also love to hear what books you’d recommend for the list on...
November Booklist 2024 - Spine-tinglers & Nail-biters
As we enter the cold and dark months, we have created a booklist filled with our favourite spine-tinglers and nail-biters to captivate readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and supernatural adventures (at different levels of scariness). From eerie children’s tales to chilling adult thrillers or horrors, these books are perfect for readers who love to be kept on the edge of their seats or want to escape with paranormal characters. Featuring everything from haunted castles and creepy night...
Reader Reviews: September 2024
Do you know we offer reading groups free sets of books every month? All we ask for in return are reviews. If you’d like to find out more you can sign up to our newsletters. We will be sharing reviews from our readers who have received copies of the latest books from our publisher partners. You can see all of the open offers here. If you are part of an adult reading group, or manage a children’s or young people one, make sure you sign up to our Reading Groups for Everyone where you can find...
September booklist 2024 – Debuts
The debut authors and/or illustrators’ booklist features an exciting array of new voices in publishing, spanning genres from humorous children’s stories to gripping adult thrillers. These fresh perspectives bring unique and compelling narratives to readers, making them a vital addition to the literary landscape. Supporting debut authors is crucial as it encourages diverse storytelling and helps cultivate the next generation of literary talent and we hope you will enjoy reading our picks. Our...
August booklist 2024 – Escape with a Book
Summer is a time for adventures and immersive experiences, so we have created a booklist perfect for readers looking to escape into captivating stories. These sixteen books offer a variety of escapes, from adventurous expeditions and magical journeys to heartwarming romances and engaging puzzles, ensuring every reader finds their perfect summer getaway even if you cannot leave your house. Our librarian readers have shared three words to describe each book to help you decide if the book is for...
The Reading Agency’s April booklist - Nature and Conservation
Earth Day 2024 will take place on 22 April. To support any activity you may want to run, we have collated a booklist with a mix of poetry, fiction and non-fiction books with strong themes of nature and conservation. We would love to hear what books you’d recommend on social media using #booklist and tagging @readingagency. You can see our past booklists here. Our monthly booklists The monthly themed booklists are co-ordinated in-house by the Reading Partners team. The aim of our booklist...
The Reading Agency’s February booklist - LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month takes place every February. Our booklist this month is for librarians and teachers to help them celebrate stories with strong LGBTQ+ representation or that are by LGBTQ+ creators. LGBT+ History Month is an opportunity to discover LGBT+ past and celebrate its present and future. Every year, Schools OUT sets a different theme for the month and provides free resources for education settings, businesses, services and organisations to help them celebrate and ‘Usualise’ LGBT+...
Reader Reviews January 2024
Did you know that we offer free reading group sets of books for groups every month? All we ask for in return are reviews. If you’d like to find out more you can sign up to our newsletters. Every month we will be sharing reviews from our readers who have received copies of the latest books from our publisher partners. If you are part of an adult reading group, make sure you sign up to our Reading Groups for Everyone where you can find lots more reviews from readers and apply for sets of books...
The Reading Agency’s January booklist - New Year, New Adventures
To kick off 2024 we have picked books that will either help you learn something new or will take you away on new adventures. Whether you’re looking to delve into some self-improvement, explore the wonders of nature, conduct mind-boggling science experiments, or embark on thrilling fictional journeys, our picks should help to start your year of exciting adventures. Tell us on social media by tagging readingagency and using #booklist. You can also find the booklists on our Bookshop.org page...
Tottenham's Big Read 2023 - Amazing Bodies Activity Pack - Greyscale
This version of the activity pack is in greyscale for printing. This activity pack is available to support children’s reading of the book, Amazing Bodies by Dr Ronx. Find fun reading and writing activities to test children’s understanding, as well as exciting science experiments to show the content of the book in real life. The Reading Agency are supporting the Bernie Grants Arts Centre in giving away free copies of Amazing Bodies, by award-winning trans non-binary emergency doctor, CBBC’s...
