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February marks the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act 1918 and to celebrate this we have created a list of some of our favourite books about inspirational women. The Representation of the People Act of 1918 granted the vote … read more
1 February 2018
National Storytelling Week is just around the corner!
This annual celebration for storytellers begins on Saturday 27 January, and we’re getting in the spirit by sharing some of our favourite books to read aloud.
You can get involved too – … read more
16 January 2018
If you're between 5 and 13 years old and you like writing short stories, then this is the competition for you!
Enter your short story in the BBC 500 Words competition for your chance to win some truly amazing prizes
Taking part is simple:… read more
16 January 2018
We're halfway through the Winter Mini Challenge – how are you getting on so far?
Remember to add the books you've been reading to your website profile to unlock your rewards.
Just visit your profile page and click ‘Add a new book now’ to log … read more
30 December 2017
Here are our some of our favourite Star Wars books from across the galaxy
Why not start with one of these for the Winter Mini Challenge?
Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
This book is packed with fascinating facts and … read more
21 December 2017
We’ve teamed up with DK and Star Wars to bring you some extra special rewards.
Taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge is simple: all you have to do is read three book… read more
11 December 2017
Visit our School Zone to access free resources and Challenge ideas for your class.
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.
Visit our Library Zone to find libraries near you running the challenge, and how to take part.