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Spine-tinglers and Spooky Stories booklist

Spine-tinglers and Spooky Stories booklist

Beware of the scare!

This month we have selected our favourite Spine-tinglers and spooky stories to get you in the mood for all of the creepy fun you may have around the 31 October for Halloween.

We have picked the best books to help give y… read more

4 October 2018

Perfect Poetry Picks booklist

Perfect Poetry Picks booklist

This month we have selected our Perfect Poetry Picks. We're getting in the mood to celebrate National Poetry Day on the 4th of October!

These books will help you discover, enjoy and share the power of poems with your friends and family. They m… read more

5 September 2018

Harry Hill's Summer Reading Challenge message

Harry Hill's Summer Reading Challenge message

Hey Mischief Makers!
The amazingly funny Harry Hill has a special video message for you:

Get down to your library to sign up for the Challenge and start your summer of reading fun!

If you've already signed up for the Challenge, visit o… read more

13 August 2018

Information for adults

Schools

Visit our School Zone to access free resources and Challenge ideas for your class.

Families

Visit our Home Zone, full of useful Challenge information for parents, grandparents and carers. For information about supporting reading in the early years visit our Pre-School Zone.

Libraries

Visit our Library Zone to find libraries near you running the challenge, and how to take part.